42 BC Cassius Silver Denarius NGC Choice Extremely Fine

This silver denarius was issued by Gaius Cassius Longinus in 42 BC, one of the principal conspirators in the assassination of Julius Caesar. Struck as Roman Republican forces prepared for the decisive Battle of Philippi, this coin represents one of the most dramatic periods in ancient history when the fate of the Roman Republic hung in the balance.

The obverse displays the head of Libertas, the personification of Roman freedom, wearing a simple diadem - her presence boldly proclaiming that Caesar's assassination restored liberty to the Republic. The portrait shows crisp detail and well-preserved facial features. The reverse features a sacrificial jug and lituus as priestly instruments of the Roman state, reinforcing the conspirators' claim that their actions were sanctioned by tradition, religion, and the ancient laws of Rome, with the inscription LENTVLVS SPINT, referencing Cassius's legate L. Spinther.

NGC has graded this example Choice Extremely Fine, exhibiting excellent surface preservation with sharp relief on the central devices and clear legends. This historically significant issue appeals to collectors of Roman Republican coinage and those interested in the dramatic final years before Augustus established the Empire. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.