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Denarius - Brutus L•SESTI•PRO Q / Q•CAEPIO•BRVTVS•PRO•COS 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.66 g | 18.5 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 | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tripod between axe to left and simpulum to right; around, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•CAEPIO•BRVTVS•PRO•COS
Translation:
Quintus Caepio Brutus Pro Consul
(Proconsul Quintus Caepio Brutus)
Edge
Gross
Comment
Caepio refers here to Brutus' uncle who adopted him upon the death of his father; Brutus took the nomen of his adoptive father before going back to Marcus Junius Brutus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait 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 lictor, a symbol of Roman authority and power. This coin was minted during Brutus' term as consul, and it is believed that he used the coinage to promote his political image and ideology.
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•SESTI•PRO Q / Q•CAEPIO•BRVTVS•PRO•COS) (43 BC - 42 BC) coin.
