Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 4.15 g, 8h). Rome mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 458. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

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Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 4.15 g, 8h). Rome mint. Bare head of L. Junius Brutus right / Bare head of C. Servilius Ahala right. Crawford 433/2; Sydenham 907; Junia 30; RBW 1543. Deeply toned, minor encrustations. Good VF.

This early coin of Marcus Junius Brutus, struck during his term as moneyer in 54 BC, refers to his illustrious ancestry, which included L. Junius Brutus, one of the legendary first consuls of the nascent Roman Republic, and C. Servilius Ahala, who slew the prospective tyrant Spurius Maelius. Celebrating his connection to the tyrannicide Ahala proved eerily prophetic 10 years later, when, because of his name and reputation for integrity, Brutus was recruited by conspirators against Julius Caesar and became the figurehead leader of the assassins.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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