Details
LOT 2626
Ancient Roman Republican Coins - Q Cassius Longinus - Eagle AR Denarius 55 B.C.
Rome mint. Obv: youthful male bust (Genius?) right with sceptre over shoulder. Rev: eagle standing right on thunderbolt with lituus left and jug right; Q CASSIVS below. Good very fine; oval flan.(4.03 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Craw. 428/3; Syd. 916; RSC Cassia 7; Sear 391.
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LOT 2626
Ancient Roman Republican Coins - Q Cassius Longinus - Eagle AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
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