Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin.

The jug and staff (lituus) are symbols of the position of Augur, which Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther held, a high post with responsibilities for observing portents and associated judicial functions. The legend 'LENTVLVS SPINT' identifies him.

Cassius and Brutus were the chief leaders in the conspiracy and murder of Caesar. After his death they were joined by others, including Lentulus. At the battle at Philippi in 42 BC, Cassius was routed and committed suicide. Lentulus is not heard of again.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-060-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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