L. Cassius Longinus. Roman Republic.

L. Cassius Longinus. Roman Republic.

Lot 264 · Consigned by Carmelo's Ancient Coins

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L. Cassius Longinus. Denarius, 63 BC, Rome, commemorating the Vestal Virgin Trial of 113 BC, presided over by his grandfather, L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla. Veiled head of Vesta, behind it a bowl, mint mark L / Voter with voting tablets before a ballot box. 6h. Cr. 413, 1, Syd. 935. 3.94 g; 19.6 mm. Fine iridescent toning. Hairline scratch on the obverse. Almost extremely fine. From the collection of Dr. Fritz Reiff.