Brutus. AR Denarius minted in Asia Minor or Macedonia, 42 BC. Laureate, veiled, and draped bust right of female deity, head surmounted by polos. Reverse: Axe and simpulum. Sear 1438; RSC Brutus 2; Cr. 508/2; Syd. 1300. A few light scratches and an inclusion above simpulum. Choice Very Fine and very rare. Struck by L. Plaetorius Cestianus, the obverse portrait is sometimes identified as that of Ceres, which might indicate that the moneyer held office as a quaestor. Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Pat Coyle Collection. Categories: Roman Imperatorial Period
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