Roman Republic.
L. Mussidius T. f. Longus. Denarius 42, AR 3.67 g. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing three-quarters r. Rev. L·MVSSIDIVS· LONGVS Shrine of Venus Cloacina, the platform inscribed CLOACIN. Babelon Mussidia 7. Sydenham 1094. Sear Imperators 189. RBW 1747. Crawford 494/43a.
Rare. Unusually well centred for the issue and with a wonderful old cabinet tone.
Area of weakness on obverse, otherwise very fine / good very fine