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L. Mussidius Longus, ancient imitation. Denarius, 3.02g. (10h). Rome, 42 BC. Obv: Bust of Concordia right, CONCOROCA (sic, the second C backwards) Rx: Two statues of Venus Cloacina on platform inscribed CLOACIN; around, L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS. Cf. Crawford 494/42a. Cf. Sydenham 1093. Cf. RSC Mussidia 6b. Cf. Sear, Imperators 188. VF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk 140, 27 September 2004, lot 257.
Although the collector purchased this as an official denarius with a blundered legend, the present cataloguer considers it to be an unofficial imitation, struck outside the empire. The relatively light weight reinforces this supposition.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk 140, 27 September 2004, lot 257.
Although the collector purchased this as an official denarius with a blundered legend, the present cataloguer considers it to be an unofficial imitation, struck outside the empire. The relatively light weight reinforces this supposition.