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Crawford 502/3, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Brutus and L. Sestius, AR Quinarius
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Rome, The Imperators.
Q. Caepio Brutus and L. Sestius, Spring-Early Summer 42 BCE.
AR Quinarius (1.86g; 12mm).
Military Mint travelling with Brutus.
Obverse: L· SESTI – PRO Q; veiled and draped bust of Libertas facing right.
Reverse: Q CAEPIO [BRVTVS] PRO COS; Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath.
References: Crawford 502/3; HCRI 202; Sydenham 1291 (R7); BMCRR (East) 46; Junia 38; Sestia 3.
Provenance: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Esale 463 (11 March 2020) Lot 316; Jonathan Kern Collection [Heritage 3035 (2014) Lot 29180]; UBS 78 (9 Sep 2008), Lot 1151; Münzen und Medaillen Auction XVII (2-4 December 1957), Lot 321.
Brutus’ birth name was Marcus Junius Brutus, but he was later adopted by his uncle, Q. Servilus Caepio, and he took the name of Q. Caepio Brutus. Thus, we see many versions of his name on his coins. This quinarius was produced by L. Sestius, proquaestor to Brutus who later gained Augustus’ trust.
Depictions of liberty and victory were common on the coinage of the tyrannicides, who projected the image of liberators. Contrary to this image, much of the silver used to produce their coinage was acquired by extorting the cities of the East.
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![Crawford 502/3, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Brutus and L. Sestius, AR Quinarius
Rome, The Imperators.
Q. Caepio Brutus and L. Sestius, Spring-Early Summer 42 BCE.
AR Quinarius (1.86g; 12mm).
Military Mint travelling with Brutus.
Obverse: L· SESTI – PRO Q; veiled and draped bust of Libertas facing right.
Reverse: Q CAEPIO [BRVTVS] PRO COS; Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath.
References: Crawford 502/3; HCRI 202; Sydenham 1291 (R7); BMCRR (East) 46; Junia 38; Sestia 3.
Provenance: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Esale 463 (11 March 2020) Lot 316; Jonathan Kern Collection [Heritage 3035 (2014) Lot 29180]; UBS 78 (9 Sep 2008), Lot 1151; Münzen und Medaillen Auction XVII (2-4 December 1957), Lot 321.
Brutus’ birth name was Marcus Junius Brutus, but he was later adopted by his uncle, Q. Servilus Caepio, and he took the name of Q. Caepio Brutus. Thus, we see many versions of his name on his coins. This quinarius was produced by L. Sestius, proquaestor to Brutus who later gained Augustus’ trust.
Depictions of liberty and victory were common on the coinage of the tyrannicides, who projected the image of liberators. Contrary to this image, much of the silver used to produce their coinage was acquired by extorting the cities of the East.](albums/userpics/34967/BrutusSestiusQuinarius.jpg "Crawford 502/3, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Brutus and L. Sestius, AR Quinarius
Rome, The Imperators.
Q. Caepio Brutus and L. Sestius, Spring-Early Summer 42 BCE.
AR Quinarius (1.86g; 12mm).
Military Mint travelling with Brutus.
Obverse: L· SESTI – PRO Q; veiled and draped bust of Libertas facing right.
Reverse: Q CAEPIO [BRVTVS] PRO COS; Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath.
References: Crawford 502/3; HCRI 202; Sydenham 1291 (R7); BMCRR (East) 46; Junia 38; Sestia 3.
Provenance: Ex Classical Numismatic Group Esale 463 (11 March 2020) Lot 316; Jonathan Kern Collection [Heritage 3035 (2014) Lot 29180]; UBS 78 (9 Sep 2008), Lot 1151; Münzen und Medaillen Auction XVII (2-4 December 1957), Lot 321.
Brutus’ birth name was Marcus Junius Brutus, but he was later adopted by his uncle, Q. Servilus Caepio, and he took the name of Q. Caepio Brutus. Thus, we see many versions of his name on his coins. This quinarius was produced by L. Sestius, proquaestor to Brutus who later gained Augustus’ trust.
Depictions of liberty and victory were common on the coinage of the tyrannicides, who projected the image of liberators. Contrary to this image, much of the silver used to produce their coinage was acquired by extorting the cities of the East.")
