Greek Brutus - 'Caesar's Assassin' - Gold Stater > Lot No. 0011

Description:
Mid 1st century BC. Obv: KOSWN (in exergue), Roman consul, Brutus, in centre, standing left, accompanied by two lictors, each with a sceptre or baton over shoulder. Rev: no legend, eagle standing left on sceptre, wings open, raising wreath in left foot.

Measurements:
8.55 grams.

Condition:
About as struck.

References:
Sear 1733; BMC Thrace 2; BMCRR 48; Crawford 433/1; RPC 1701.

Estimate: £550 - 650 (EUR 690 - 810; USD 870 - 1,030)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £600