Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXV 22-23 Sep 2022
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L. Mussidius Longus AR Denarius. Rome, 42 BC. Radiate and draped facing bust of Sol / 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 CLOAC and ornamented with trellis-pattern balustrade, with flight of steps and portico on left; L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS above. Crawford 494/43b; CRI 189a; BMCRR Rome 4252; RSC Mussidia 7a. 3.88g, 19mm, 5h.
About Good Extremely Fine. Rare variant with direct facing head of Sol and legend CLOAC, most obverse dies have the head turned slightly to right.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
This reverse commemorates the building of the great drain of Rome; The Cloaca Maxima.
About Good Extremely Fine. Rare variant with direct facing head of Sol and legend CLOAC, most obverse dies have the head turned slightly to right.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
This reverse commemorates the building of the great drain of Rome; The Cloaca Maxima.