© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Brutus IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST BRVTVS; Libertas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marcus Junius Brutus walking left, flanked by two lictors and preceded by herald.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST BRVTVS
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit, Brutus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin of] Brutus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.71–3.31 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and values during the time of its minting. Additionally, the coin's design, including the image of Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, and the phrase "Restitutor Brutus," suggests a focus on the restoration of the Roman Republic and the ideals of democracy, further emphasizing the value placed on freedom and self-governance in Roman society.
