I bought this Brutus coin from a friend in 1988. I believe he got it in the 1970's. He was a serious collector but was needing money so he sold me 4 coins. Ignore the price on it as that would be from the 1970's or 1988 if he marked it up. I understand nothing about these coins except what I can glean on the internet. Can anybody identify this coin type and tell me perhaps a little more? Thanks
Sorry folks. Still trying to figure this all out. Ignore the comment about the bowcase. That is for the Alexander the Great coin I have. Prow and anchor on Brutus. I just need any added knowledge from here. Thanks, Ken
Wildwinds has only a limited writeup here: https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s1442.html Ref Brutus quinarius, RSC 5a, Syd 1288, Cr506/3 Roman Republic. M. Iunius Brutus, 43-42 BC. AR quinarius, 14.7 mm. 1.72 g. Military mint moving with Brutus. LEIBERTAS, laureate head of Libertas right. / Prow-stem and anchor in saltire. Crawford 506/3; Sydenham 1288; Junia 33; RBW 1779; RSC 5a; Sear 1442. Clive Foss' Roman Historical Coins indicates that Pedanius Costa may have been the moneyer. He states only that the motif relates to Republican propaganda with emphasis on Liberty.
