Brutus Denarius Procession NGC Graded Choice XF (EF)

Brutus denarius procession reverse struck at Rome 54 BC. Graded Choice XF (Extremely Fine) by NGC with a 3/5 strike and 4/5 surfaces. A sort after coin with some pleasing iridescent toning.

This type, struck while Brutus was a moneyer, is a reference to his ancestor, the semi legendary Lucius Junius Brutus, one of the first consuls of the Roman Republic in 509BC and the last Roman king Tarquinius Superbus, his uncle, who he expelled from Rome. The depiction of Libertas on the obverse may be related to Brutus’ concern at the growing power of Pompey.

Obverse: Head  of Libertas right. LIBERTAS behind.
Reverse: L. Junius Brutus walking in procession left between two lictors, preceded by an accensus BRVTVS in exergue.
References: RRC 433/1, RSC Junia 31, RCV 397
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 4.13 grams

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