Enchanting Vesta
L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, S retrograde. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. 4.03 g. 20.50 mm. Good metal and full weight. Perfectly centred on a broad flan. superb and prettily toned, with iridescent bluish hues. EF.