CASSIUS LONGINUS. AR Denarius (3.53 gms), Military Mint, probably at Smyrna, 42 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Cr-500/1; CRI-219; Syd-1308; RSC-7. P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, <em>legatus</em>. Obverse: Tripod surmounted by cortina and two laurel branches, with fillet hanging to left and right; Reverse: Capis and lituus. An incredibly attractive and blazing example of the type, this dazzling specimen presents surfaces that have been well incised and remain without any tone. Meanwhile, immense luster radiates throughout.
