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Denarius - Brutus CASCA LONGVS / BRVTVS IMP 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.82 g | 22 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 | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory walking right, holding palm-branch over left shoulder with left hand and with both hands holding (or breaking?) diadem tied with fillet; below, broken sceptre. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRVTVS IMP
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–4.05 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece, late summer-autumn 42.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of two daggers and a liberty cap, symbols of Brutus' role in the assassination. This coin was minted during Brutus' brief reign as Imperator (commander-in-chief) of the Roman Republic, and its design serves as a powerful political statement, highlighting Brutus' commitment to the republican cause and his role in the downfall of Caesar's tyranny.
