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Auction 23  30 Nov 2021
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Lot 198

Estimate: 750 CHF
Price realized: 1700 CHF
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Q. Cassius Longinus, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.83 g, 11 h), Rome. Q · CASSIVS VEST Diademed and veiled head of Vesta to right. Rev. Circular temple of Vesta with griffen (?) antefixes and a statue holding a long staff and a globe at the top of the roof; within intercolumniation, curule chair; in the field to left, two-handled wide-mouthed; in the field to right, voting tablet inscribed A C (= Absolvo Condemno). Babelon (Cassia) 9. Crawford 428/1. Sydenham 917. An exceptionally handsome example, very well-centered and with lovely toning. Small scuff on Vesta's brow, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940.
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