© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Brutus BRVTVS IMP / CASCA LONGVS 43 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 8.07 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.07 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360340 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Army and naval trophy at centre atop a tree trunk, consisting of a helmet, cuirass, sword, spears and a shield; rudder, boat prows, rudder and shields at bottom; name of moneyer at both sides of the trophy; dotted border surrounding all.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASCA LONGVS
Unabridged legend: Casca Longus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Brutus coin is that it features the image of Brutus, one of the conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a lictor, a symbol of Roman authority and power. This coin was minted during Brutus' brief reign as a Roman general and politician, and its design serves as a testament to the political and historical significance of the era in which it was created.
