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- Roman Republican Coins, L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius 78 BC, nearly xf
Product Description
L. Cassius Longinus 62 BC. Denarius 19 mm 78 BC Rome. Veiled head of Vesta left; on right Kylix, on left control-letter A / LONGIN III V Voter standing left, dropping tablet into cista. Cr. 413/1; nearly extremely fine, minor cuts on obv.
handsome portrait of Vesta
On the obverse below the chin of Vesta is a control letter, and the only letters employed on this issue are L, C, A, S, S (inverted) and I. If one collects enough coins of this moneyer, he can then spell the moneyer's name in full: L. CASSI
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | L. Cassius Longinus |
| Reign | 62 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 78 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | nearly extremely fine |
| Supplement | minor cuts on obv. |
| Catalogue | Cr. 413/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 935 |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Item Number | 91369 |
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