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DenominationDenarius
Country / EmpireRoman Republic
MintageExtremely rare; estimated fewer than 100 examples known today (with even fewer in gold, known as Aureus).
Obverse DesignBare head of Marcus Junius Brutus, facing right. Legend: BRVT IMP (Brutus Imperator) L PLAET CEST (Lucius Plaetorius Cestianus, the moneyer).
Reverse DesignPileus (cap of liberty) between two daggers. Legend: EID MAR (Ides of March).
