![]() Struck apparently at his headquarters at Patrae in lower quality silverĪnd in very large quantity, examples of this series continued to circulate well To meet his legionary payroll and commemorate the various units fighting on hisīehalf. His showdown with Octavian at Actium, Antony issued a series of denarii (and aurei) Thyrsos below prow/LEG II, Eagle between standards. IMPERATORIAL - Marc Antony, circa 32-311 BC.ĭenarius, Legion II. See Winkler J., "Consideratii despre moneda 'Koson',"Įtudes et Recherches d'Histore Ancienne Vol.23, No.2 (1972), pp. This design thus serves to emphasize Brutus' attachment to the Tarquin kings and founded the Roman Republic, serving as its first chief It depicts an ancestor of Brutus who overthrew the Roman magistrate with his attendants, is copied from the coinage struck byīrutus himself in 54 B.C. Sentiments that prompted Caesar's assassination. The eagle trampling a sceptre and the wreath symbolizes the anti-monarchical Name Koson appears on the coin and Brutus' name is reduced to a monogram whichĪppears on some issues, including this example. Travelling mint, but this coinage was evidently a gift from an allied Dacian Ex Romanorum Australia withĬoinage was struck around 42 B.C., when Brutus, the exiled assassin of JuliusĬaesar, was raising troops in northern Greece in preparation for the finalĬonfrontation with Caesar's heirs Mark Antony and Octavian. Winkler 4) Considerable mint bloom, near Extremely Fine. Over left shoulder, KO**SWN* in exergue, with Brutus monogram to left, rev.Įagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw, (S.1733, BMC 2, three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying an axe With Brutus, gold stater, (20mm, 8.4 grams), Crawford 502/2 CRI 201 Sydenham 1290 RSCįrom the D.Alighieri collection, ex CNG with their ticket. Veiled and draped bust of Libertas right / Tripod Roman Imperatorial, Brutus, 42 BC, silver denarius. VF, toned, some surface roughness, aįrom the Bruce R.Brace collection, ex CNG with their ticket. CrawfordĤ61/1 CRI 44 Sydenham 1051 Caecilia 50a. Hand on hip, leaning on club draped with lion's skin and set on rock. Skin headdress stalk of grain before, plow below / Hercules standing facing, Small head of Africa right, wearing elephant's Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa. Q.Caecilis Metellus Pius Scipo & Eppius, 47-Spring 46 BC. He played a critical role in the events that led to theĭemise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He defeated his rival Pompey in aĬivil war and became dictator of Rome from 49BC until his assassination Of the first Triumvirate, Caesar led the Roman armies in the Gallic Julis Caesar (100BC-44BC) was a Roman general and statesman. simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dottedĬircle, (S.1006, C.443./1, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 ). Millitary mint travelling with Caesar, Elephant to right trampling on serpent CAESAR in exergue, border ofĭots, rev. The indignant abductees were soon implored by Romulus to accept the Roman men as their new husbands. Would later be the one to intervene and stop the ensuing war between The women abducted at the festival were said to have been virginsĮxcept for one married woman, Hersilia, who became Romulus' wife and Thirty Sabine women were abducted by the Romans at the festival. Were carried off by the Romans to help repopulate their city. ![]() This issue refers to the abduction of the Sabine women, who TA monogram to right/Two Roman soldiers, eachĬarrying off a Sabine woman in his arms. (18mm,ģ.65 grams) Bareheaded and bearded bust of king Tatius right, SABNĭownwards to left. ![]() In collectors packets with full descriptions, $65 each.Ģ on left available, upper and lower right coins sold. This website "Later Roman & Byzantine coins 200-1400 Phone message and a time to call and you will be answered. If you wish to make a purchase, please send an email stating what takes your interest to Richard & Su telephone within Australia, Midday
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