Denarius - Brutus BRVT IMP L•PLAET•CEST / EID•MAR 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pileus between two daggers; below, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EID•MAR
Unabridged legend: Eidibus Martiis
Translation: Ides of March
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Junia 52 and Plaetoria 13; C 15; Kent-Hirmer pl. 27, 98.
The Ides of March are a day of celebrations dedicated to the god Mars, corresponding to March 15th in the Roman calendar. This same day saw the assassination of Julius Caesar, eventually involving Brutus.
This coin is of particular interest as it combines on obverse the only known portrait of Brutus on a coin and on reverse an unabashed celebration of the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait 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 liberty cap, a symbol of freedom and revolution. This coin was minted during Brutus' brief reign as a Roman general and politician, and its design serves as a powerful propaganda tool, promoting Brutus' image as a champion of liberty and a defender of the Roman Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (43 BC - 42 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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