Ancients
C. Cassius Longinus, Imperator and Assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC), with P. Lentulus Spinther, as Legate. AR denarius (18mm, 4.19 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius, probably at Smyrna, early 42 BC. C•CASSI•IMP-LEIBERTAS, head of Libertas right, wearing stephane, pendant earring and necklace / LENTVLVS / SPINT, oenochoe (on left), and lituus (on right), both turned inward. Crawford 500/3. Sydenham 1307. Cassia 16 and Cornelia 75. Incredible obsidian toned flan with stunning cerulean blue. Really gorgeous coin in hand.
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