CASSIA Q. Cassius Longinus 55 B.C.
Head of the Genius of the Roman people on the right. Behind, a scepter. R/. Eagle resting on a thunderbolt between the lituus and a
for sacrifice. In exergue: Q-CASSIVS.
♦ Crawford 428/3; Syd 916; Bab (Cassia) 7
Silver denarius Rome 55 bc (3.98 g).
Decentered. Superb.
The eagles and lightning on the reverse are symbols of Jupiter, the god of triumph and victory, and as such recall the military successes of
Pompey, the acting consul.
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