COIN (ROMAN)

Silver coin. Republican denarius of Quintus Cassius Longinus, struck in 55 BC (Reece Period 1), Head of Genius of Rome / Q. CASSIVS, Eagle on thunderbolt. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 452, no. 428/3. 



Probably brought in with military pay-chests in the 1st or 2nd century, continuing in circulation because of its good silver content.



Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 3.48gms, die axis: 6



Quintus Cassius Longinus is not to be confused with his brother or cousin, Gaius Cassius Longinus who was one of Julius Caesar's assasins. Quintus had served with Pompey and was governor of Hispania under Caesar.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cassius Longinus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Genius of the Roman People right with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; to left, lituus; to right, jug (both sacrificial implements).
Reverse legend: Q. CASSIVS
Dated: -55.0 to -55.0
Weight (g): 3.48
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Burwell
Discovery method: Metal detector