Ancients
Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus, assassin of Caesar and Imperator (44-42 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.71 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint moving with Brutus and Cassius in Western Asia Minor or Northern Greece, 43-42 BC. LEG-COSTA, laureate head of Apollo right, hair in parallel waves atop head and falling in two long tendrils down neck / IMP-BRVTVS, military trophy consisting of helmet, mail coat, shield, two spears and greaves mounted on pole. Crawford 506/2. RSC 4. CRI 209. Nicely centered and displaying an attractive light iridescence on deep cabinet toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD