Marcus Iunius Brutus Denarius
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Object number
AR2295
| Magistrate |
Pedanus Costa Legate who fought at the side of Marcus Iunius Brutus against the triumviri |
| Value: |
Denarius
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| Material: |
Silver
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| Details: |
Diameter: 17 mm, weight: 3.62 g. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece, Late summer - autumn 42 BC |
| Avers: |
Laureate head of Apollo right in wreath of dots LEG COSTA |
| Revers: |
Trophy composed of cuirass, crested helmet, oval shield with incurved sides, and two crossed spears IMP BRVTVS |
| Condition |
Extremely fine. Attractive, fully centered piece with beautiful patina.
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| References: |
Sear 209, BMC 59, Syd. 1296, Bab. 42; Crawf. 506/2;
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| Provenance: |
Acquired 2017 in a German auction house specialized in numismatics. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Zürich 2016 auction.
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| Authenticity: |
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