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Denarius - Cassius C•CASSI IMP / LENTVLVS SPINT 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jug and lituus; below, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LENTVLVS
SPINT
Translation: [Cornelius] Lentulus Spinther
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Cassia 14 and Cornelia 76; C 7.
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Cassius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically between 43 BC and 42 BC. It features an image of Cassius, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, on one side, and an image of Lentulus Spinther, another Roman politician, on the other side. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, when the Roman Republic was transitioning from a system of rule by the Senate to a system of rule by the Roman Empire. The coin's imagery and inscriptions reflect this shift in power, with Cassius and Lentulus Spinther being prominent figures in the Roman political scene at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (43 BC - 42 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Cassius (C•CASSI IMP / LENTVLVS SPINT) (43 BC - 42 BC) coin.
