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Denarius - Brutus LEIBERTAS C·CASSI·IMP / LENTVLVS SPINT 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.78 g | 19 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 | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jug and lituus. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LENTVLVS / SPINT
Unabridged legend: Lentulus Spinther
Translation: [Publius Cornelius] Lentulus Spinther
Comment
Babelon Cassia 18 and Cornelia 77; C 6.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, on one side, and the goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically between 43 BC and 42 BC, and its design was meant to symbolize the idea of liberty and freedom, which was a core value of the Roman Republic. The coin's design and the fact that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome make it a unique and interesting piece of history.
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 (LEIBERTAS C·CASSI·IMP / LENTVLVS SPINT) (43 BC - 42 BC) coin.
