ROMAN REPUBLIC. L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius (3.93 gms), Rome Mint, 60 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.Cr-413/1; Syd-935. Obverse: Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; uncertain control to left, calix to right; Reverse: Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Uti rogas) into cista to left. An incredibly lustrous example, offering tremendous brilliance and an alluring golden tone enveloping the devices. A hint of striking weakness is noted on the reverse, along with a minor spot on encrustation within the elbow of the voter.
