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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Q. Caepio (Marcus Junius) Brutus, assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.66 gm, 11h). Uncertain military mint in the East (Smyrna?), early 42 BC. P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legate. Pontifical emblems: securis (ax), simpulum (ladle), and secespita (knife); BRVTVS below / LENTVLVS SPINT, emblems of the augurate: capis (jug) and lituus (wand). Crawford 500/7. CRI 198. RSC 6. Rare. A few surface deposits. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD
Q. Caepio (Marcus Junius) Brutus, assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.66 gm, 11h). Uncertain military mint in the East (Smyrna?), early 42 BC. P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legate. Pontifical emblems: securis (ax), simpulum (ladle), and secespita (knife); BRVTVS below / LENTVLVS SPINT, emblems of the augurate: capis (jug) and lituus (wand). Crawford 500/7. CRI 198. RSC 6. Rare. A few surface deposits. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 800-1100 USD