The Republicans. Brutus. Early 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.80 g, 12h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 729. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. Brutus. Early 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.80 g, 12h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Emblems of the pontificate: securis, simpulum, and secespita / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/7; CRI 198; Sydenham 1310; RSC 6; RBW 1766. Lightly toned, hairlines, multiple die breaks. Good VF.

The obverse depicts the symbols of the college of pontifices to which Brutus belonged, while the reverse bears the symbols of the augueres, the priestly college to which P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther was elected in 57 BC.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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