L. Mussidius Longus AR Denarius. Rome, 42 BC. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing slightly right / The shrine of Venus Cloacina; a low circular platform surmounted by two statues of the goddess, each resting right hand on cippus, the platform inscribed CLOACIN and ornamented with trellis-pattern balustrade, with flight of steps and portico on left; L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS above. Crawford 494/43a; RSC Mussidia 7. 3.75g, 18mm, 11h.
About Good Very Fine. Well detailed, toned.
This reverse commemorates the building of the great drain of Rome; The Cloaca Maxima.