C. Cassius Longinus / M. Servilius Legate, Gold Aureus, 42 B.C.
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Description 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. Obverse: – C . CASSO . IMP., Diad. head of Liberty Reverse: – MSERVILIVS . LEG, aplustre with branches terminating in flowers Diameter: 19.5 mm Struck by M. Servilius Legate, at a military mint at Sardis. The final issue of Cassius. This reverse type commemorates the capture of Rhodes by Cassius. 24K Gold plated, made in the USA Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
Roman Imperatorial