The Republicans. Brutus, Late summer-autumn 42 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.88 g, 12 h), military mint travelling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece, under the moneyer L. Plaetorius Cestianus. BRVT IMP L• PLAET• CEST Bare head of Brutus to right. Rev. EID • MAR Pileus between two daggers pointing downwards. BMC 68-70. Cohen 15. Crawford 508/3. CRI 216. Sydenham 1301. Very rare and of the greatest historical importance. Heavily corroded surfaces, otherwise, nearly very fine.