Q. Servilius Caepio/M. Junius Brutus AR Denarius

Q. Servilius Caepio/M. Junius Brutus AR Denarius Roman Republic 54 BCE Obverse: Head of Libertas right, LIBERTAS behind Reverse: The consul L. Junius Brutus advancing left between two lictors, carrying axes over their shoulders, and preceded by an accensus, BRVTVS below Ref: Crawford 433/1, RSC 031a, Sydenham 906 Mint: Rome ex. CNG eAuction 245 (1 December, 2010), lot 298 This issue alludes to the expulsion of Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, by L. Junius Brutus, the moneyer's ancestor, who in 509 BC was elected the first consul of the newly formed Republic

Reference : Crawford 433/1, RSC 031a, Sydenham 906

Collection : Greco-Roman Ancients