This one really caught my eye. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Historians and Coin Enthusiast should like this one. It's the first coin in a new series on Historical Rivalries. This first edition highlights the famous rivalry between Caesar and Brutus. A 2 ounce proof coin with a mintage of 500 pieces. Please share any coins depicting Caesar or Brutus. Cheers!
Here's one depicting Caesar naming him Dictator for Life, minted a week or so before he was assassinated. JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h) Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409 Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.
This one is pretty rough, but it was minted in Spain in 46-45 B.C. by the traveling military mint. Julius Caesar on obverse, Venus and Galic Captives on Reverse.
Moneyer Marcus Junius Brutus Denarius. 54 BC. LIBERTAS, Head of Liberty right / Consul L Junius Brutus, between two lictors, preceeded by accensus, all walking left, BRVTVS in ex.
I wanted to add the Coin description Obverse: Depicts Caesar on horseback in military armor. The partially polished surface highlights details such as his armor and gives him an almost supernatural presence. But here, too, the design is multi-layered: his proud posture contrasts with the tragedy of his approaching fate. Include is the Mongolian coat of arms. Reverse: Features a tense dialogue that reflects the controversial interpretation of the events: Brutus appears in the toga of a Roman senator, dressed with dignity but also with guilt. The detailed relief emphasizes his serious expression, which reflects the moral burden of his decision. The grayscale finish gives the figure depth and dramatic shadows, making him appear both as a hero of the republic and as a symbol of betrayal. Brutus is surrounded by subtly engraved, net-like lines that symbolize the intrigues and power games that made Caesar's assassination possible. Twenty-three notches protrude from the edge, a detail that represents the 23 stab wounds with which Caesar was killed. The notches are interspersed with fine relief lines that resemble a spider's web, illustrating the web of betrayal and power struggles. The edge is also ribbed, giving it a special tactile quality that emphasizes the sharpness and violence of the moment. The dagger, as the central design element, represents not only the act itself, but also the separation between the two men. The polished blade with its shiny contour forms a stylistic highlight of the coin. Its sharp tip is accentuated by the broad PP line on the edge, placing the dagger as a deadly symbol at the center of attention..
