Lot 3467
Brutus, 43-42 BC. AR Denarius minted in Lycia, 42 BC. Struck by the military mint traveling with Brutus in Lycia, spring to early summer 42 BC. Head of Libertas right, LEIBERTAS before. Reverse: Lyre between quiver and filleted laurel branch. Craw. 501/1; Syd. 1287; C-5; Sear 199. Pleasing old cabinet toning with some fine antique scratches in the obverse fields. Rare. Very Fine.
The reverse was inspired from the contemporary silver hemidrachms of the Lycian League which was connected with Brutus' military activities subsequent to his meeting with Cassius at Smyrna.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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| Realized $690 |
