C. Cassius Longinus and Lentulus Spinther, AR Denarius, 42 BC
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Description Gaius Cassius Longinus; Co-assassin of Julius Caesar, Brother-in-law of Brutus. He later joined forces with Brutus and they were defeated by Marc Antony and Octavian. He committed suicide during the battle of Philippi in 42 B.C. Lentulus Spinther, Moneyer, Military mint, probably at Smyrna, early 42 B.C. Obverse; C. CASSI. IMP left, LEIBERTAS right, diademed and draped bust of Libertas right Reverse : LENTVLVS SPINT in two lines below jug and lituus. Reference: Crawford 500/3; CRI 221; Sydenham 1307; RSC 4a. Diameter: 18mm Material: Silver plated Made in the USA Packaged in a coin collecting flip with printed description on insert.
