© 2019, Brook S. Edwards
© 2019, Brook S. Edwards
Denarius Junia: Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus; PIETAS / ALBINVS•BRVTI•F 48 BC
48 BC year| Silver | 3.88 g | 18.08 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 48 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 18.08 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#160486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus held between clasped hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALBINVS • BRVTI • F
Unabridged legend: Albinus Brutus Filius
Translation: [Decimus Junius Brutus] Albinus, son of Brutus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, who was a prominent Roman politician and military leader, and one of the assassins of Julius Caesar. The coin was minted in 48 BC, just a year before Caesar's assassination, and it's believed that the image of Brutus on the coin was a symbol of his opposition to Caesar's growing power and ambition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-48) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Junia: Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus; PIETAS / ALBINVS•BRVTI•F) (48 BC) coin.
