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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Brutus L•PLAET•CEST / BRVT•IMP 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.83 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 | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Axe and culullus. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRVT·IMP
Comment
Babelon Junia 51 and Plaetoria 12; C 2.
L. Plaetorius Cestianus, moneyer. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece, late summer-autumn 42.
Mass varies: 3.33–3.88 g;
Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
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 a lictor's fasces, a symbol of Roman authority and power. This coin was minted during Brutus' brief reign as a Roman general and politician, and it is believed that he had these coins minted to promote his 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 (L•PLAET•CEST / BRVT•IMP) (43 BC - 42 BC) coin.
