Q. Cassius Longinus, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. Head of Genius Populi Romani to right; behind, scepter. Rev. Q•CASSIVS Eagle standing to right on thunderbolt, wings spread and flanked by lituus and jug. Babelon (Cassia) 7. Crawford 428/3. RBW 1535. Sydenham 917. Slightly brushed and with a minor flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.