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Denarius - Brutus BRVTVS / LENTVLVS SPINT 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.84 g | 18 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 | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jug and lituus; in exergue, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LENTVLVS
SPINT
Translation: [Cornelius] Lentulus Spinther
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Junia 41 and Cornelia 71.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 lentulus, a type of Roman warship. This design was chosen to commemorate Brutus' victory over Caesar's forces at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the political and military tensions of the time, and its minting can be seen as a propaganda effort to promote Brutus' image and legitimacy as a leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (43 BC - 42 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Brutus (BRVTVS / LENTVLVS SPINT) (43 BC - 42 BC) coin.
