Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Cassius Longinus with Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther

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This silver coin was struck in an eastern mint by Caius Cassius Longinus with Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther in 43 or 42 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Libertas, the goddess of Freedom, wearing a diadem and veil, and identified by the legend 'LIBERTAS' running upwards before her. Behind is the legend 'C.CASSI.IMP' for Caius Cassius, Imperator (military commander).

In the political turmoil following Caesar's death, various alliances were created and broken. Brutus and Cassius opposed the triumvirate of Antony, Octavian and Lepidus, building up a force in the east. The design anticipates victory in the struggle.

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• Online ID: 000-100-078-702-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.181
• Date: 43 - 42 BC
  43 or 42 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Libertas r., wearing diadem and veil; before LIBERTAS upwards; behind, C.CASSI.IMP upwards / Rev. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 21.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Libertas
  
• Where: East
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, East mint, 43 - 42 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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