Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.62 g, 7h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3096. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus. 54 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.62 g, 7h). Rome mint. Bare head of L. Junius Brutus right; BRVTVS behind / Bare head of C. Servilius Ahala right; AHALA behind. Crawford 433/2; Sydenham 907; Junia 30. VF, toned, slightly off center, S C counterstamp on obverse.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from R. S. Yeoman in 1977 for @ $17.50.

The reverse type of this coin recalls the expulsion of the Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, by L. Junius Brutus, the moneyer's ancestor,who in 509 BC was elected the first consul of the newly formed Republic. M. Junius Brutus held strong republican views and was opposed to Pompey's intentions of achieving sole rule. At the urging of Julius Caesar, he retired to private life after being accused of conspiracy against Pompey. Later, he took up the cause of Pompey against Caesar and was an active participant in the assassination of Caesar. He met his own death on the battlefield of Philippi, opposing Caesar's successors Antony and Octavian.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.