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Aureus - Brutus M·SERVILIVS LEG / Q·CAEPIO· BRVTVS·IMP 43 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 8 g | 19.97 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 g |
| Diameter | 19.97 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy with two inverted spears on right shoulder and a shield on left shoulder.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q·CAEPIO· BRVTVS·IMP
Unabridged legend: Quintus Caepio Brutus Imperator
Translation: The emperor Quintus Caepio Brutus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Brutus coin is that it features the image of Marcus Junius 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 representation of his political ideology and influence during that time.
