The Republicans. Brutus. Early summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 619. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. Brutus. Early summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia. Draped bust of Apollo right; lyre to right; C • FLAV • HEMIC • LEG • PR[O • PR •] around / Trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield with incurved sides, and two swords, being crowned with wreath by Victory standing left, holding palm frond in left hand over left shoulder; IMP • downward to left, Q • CAEP • in exergue, BRV[T •] upward to right. Crawford 504/1; CRI 205; Sydenham 1294; RSC 7; BMCRR East 55-6; Kestner 3774; RBW 1771. Lovely cabinet toning, light mark under tone on obverse. EF. Rare, and exceptional this nice.

From the collection of Professor David R. Beatty, C.M., O.B.E. Ex Karl Sifferman Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 76, 12 September 2007), lot 1295.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.