Denarius Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 54 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.22 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66685
References RRC# 433/2,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 907,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 30,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 398,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1543
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.

Obverse

Bare head of Lucius Junius Brutus, right, bearded; behind, inscription.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRVTVS

Reverse

Bare head of Gaius Servilius Ahala, right, bearded; behind, inscription.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AHALA

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

The gens Junia was one of the most celebrated families at Rome. The gens may originally have been patrician. The family was already prominent in the last days of the Roman monarchy. Lucius Junius Brutus was the nephew of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the seventh and last King of Rome, and on the expulsion of Tarquin in 509 BC, he became one of the first consuls of the Roman Republic.

The moneyer is here the well known Brutus, one of the most famous Caesar's murderer. Orphan at a young age, Brutus was adopted by his uncle Quintus Servilius Caepio and not by Julius Caesar as it is believed. Brutus then used the name Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus before taking back his birth name.

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ND (-54)  Photo $ 820

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 14
Lot 143
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 XF USD 1987.50
(CHF 1800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32202
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5)
USD 810.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Heritage Auctions
2018 September 6 - 11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3067
Lot 30264
Internet Archive
6 Sep 2018 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Heritage Auctions
2018 June 28 - 29 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3065
Lot 30028
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2018 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5)
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Heritage Auctions
2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064
Lot 30222
Internet Archive
20 Apr 2018 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Junia: Marcus Junius Brutus; BRVTVS / AHALA)
Heritage Auctions
2018 April 20 - 23 CCE World Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3064
Lot 30223
Internet Archive
20 Apr 2018 XF
(NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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