Ancient Rome - 42 BC Brutus AR Denarius NGC Choice XF*
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This denarius was struck during the spring-early summer of 42 BC. It was a part of the military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in the East under the command of L. Sestius, proquaestor. The obverse features the Veiled and draped bust of Libertas facing right; L • SESTI • PRO • Q around. The revrese features a tripod centered with a securis (axe) to left, and a simpulum to right. Q • CAEPIO • BRVTVS • PRO • COS is around. EF, sharp strike on a broad flan.
This normally crudely struck coinage was issued for an army under the command of L. Sestius Quirinalis, son of a Pompeian commander, who joined forces with the tyrannicides. He nonetheless gained the pardon of Octavian after the downfall of Brutus, and later became a consul in 23 BC. Sestius is further known historically as the dedicatee of one of Horace's odes (Carmina 1, 4).
| Grading Service | NONE |
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| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Ancient Year Range | 1st C. BC |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | AR Denarius |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 5/5 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
