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Aureus - Brutus BRVTVS IMP / CASCA LONGVS L 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.01 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.01 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301723 |
|---|---|
| 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; letter L at left between spears; name of moneyer at both sides of the trophy; dotted border surrounding all.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CASCA LONGVS
L
Translation:
Casca Longus (Publius Servilius Casca Longus)
L
Comment
This coin was minted from late summer to autumn of 42 BCE, by a military mint travelling with Brutus and Cassius in Greece or Asia Minor.For detailed information on the dies used on this coin as well as other useful historical information, please see the listing from CNG where this coin was auctioned:
https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=300595
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 features the image of a lictor, a symbol of Roman authority and power. This coin was minted in 42 BC, just a year before Brutus' death, and it is believed that he had a significant influence on the design of the coin, which was meant to promote his image as a strong leader and a champion of Roman liberty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Brutus (BRVTVS IMP / CASCA LONGVS L) (42 BC) coin.
