C. Cassius Longinus / Crab, Roman Imperatorial AR Denarius, 42 BC
$15.3
$22.95
Description Military mint, probably at Sardis, Obverse: Laureate head of Libertas right, C. CASSEI. IMP behind Reverse: M. SERVILIVS LEG, crab holding aplustre in claws, rose beneath untied diadem. Reference: Crawford 505/3, Sydenham 1313, RSC Cassia 10 One of the assassins of Julius Caesar, he later joined forces with Brutus and they were defeated by Marc Antony and Octavian. He committed suicide during battle of Philippi in 42 B.C. Diameter: 18mm Material: Silver plated lead free fine pewter Made in the USA Packaged in a coin collecting flip with printed descriptio
