February 22, 2020
Cassius Longinus, assassin of Caesar and Imperator (44-42 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.62 hm, 5h). Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legate, 42 BC. CASSI · IMP · LIBERTAS, veiled head of Libertas right, wearing pearl necklace / Ceremonial emblems: Capis (jug) and lituus (coiled augur’s wand), LENTVLVS SPINT below. Struck from dies of pleasing style and possessing […]
March 22, 2019
[6791] Roman Republic C. Cassius Longinus, tyrannicide of Julius Caesar whom commited suicide 42 B. Gold Aureus 20mm (8.09 grams). Struck summer of 42 BC. Military mint moving with Brutus and Cassius, probably at Sardis; M. Reference: Crawford 505/1; CRI 224; Calicó 67; Sydenham 1311; BMCRR East 82; RBW 1772; Biaggi 46 Pedigree / Provenance: […]