43-42BC Gaius Cassius Longinus Silver Denarius – nEF & Scarce
Brother-in-Law of Brutus, Roman senator and Roman general. Gaius Cassius Longinus best known as a leading instigator of the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar on 15th March 44 B.C.
Diademed head of Venus to right, the reverse depicting Capis and lituus, sacrificial instruments.
A fresh and attractive piece of fine style. The obverse struck slightly off center, graded as nearly Extremely Fine & scarce and collectable example.
Description
Origin:Roman Imperitorial
Region:Smyrna ?, military mint moving with the army of Brutus and Cassius
Denomination:Denarius
Composition:Silver
Date:Spring 42. B.C.
Obverse:Diademed head of Venus to right, cupid behind
Reverse:LENTVLVS / SPINT Capis and lituus. Babelon
Diameter & Weight:19 mm, 3.73 g, 12 h
Grade:The obverse struck slightly off center, bold detail, nearly Extremely Fine
Provenance:Ex Leu Numismatik
References:Babelon (Cassia) 16 and (Cornelia) 75, Crawford 500/3., RBW 1762, Sydenham 1307
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