RARE Brutus / Ahala 54 BC. Rome Denarius AR Julius Caesar Assn NGC CH VF 5/5 2/5

Description: Q. Servilius Caepio (M. Junius) Brutus AR Denarius 54 BC. Rome 18 mm, 3.48 g BRVTVS downwards behind, bare-headed and bearded head of L. Junius Brutus right / AHALA downwards behind, bare-headed and bearded head of Caius Servilius Ahala right. Extremely fine, bankers mark Crawford 433/2; Sydenham 907; Kestner 3489; BMCRR Rome 3864. M. Junius Brutus, born in 85 BCE, underwent a noteworthy transformation when he was adopted by Q. Servilius Caepio around 59 BCE, assuming the name Q. Servilius Caepio Brutus. This intriguing denarius showcases not the usual depiction of a deity but the portraits of his two ancestors: L. Junius Brutus, who in 509 BC overthrew the last king, and C. Servilius Ahala, renowned for slaying Spurius Maelius in 439 BC, thwarting his ambitions for tyranny. This denarius serves as a distinctive departure from the typical representation of gods, instead symbolizing the looming threat to freedom posed by the potential autocracy of Pompeius. M. Junius Brutus later played a pivotal role in history, leading the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar in 44 BC, driven by concerns over the preservation of the Roman Republic. This denarius not only encapsulates familial heritage but also foreshadows the broader political tensions and the eventual shift from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. FedEx free 2 day shipping. Please see pictures as they are part of the description and is the coin you'll receive. Pictures were taken under different lighting conditions to show detail. Will be shipped FREE thru FedEx with signature confirmation. All of my items have been purchased through reputable auction houses from all over the globe. Some authenticated, some not. I will be posting more of my collection in the coming months, keep checking back! Thanks!

Price: 900 USD

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

End Time: 2024-12-10T16:52:47.000Z

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