Junius Brutus - who overthrew Tarquinius Superbus (the last Etruscan king of Rome)- and Servilius Ahala, the later fifth century BC tyrannicide (Crawford 433/1 and 2). As triumvir monetalis in about 54 BC he issued coins illustrating his strong republican views with Libertas and portraits of his ancestors L. He began his political career in 58 BC by accompanying Cato to Cyprus. Brought up by Porcius Cato, he was educated in philosophy and oratory and long retained a fierce hatred of his natural father’s murderer, Pompey. By 59 BC he acquired the alternative name Quintus Caepio Brutus through adoption by his uncle, Quintus Servilius Caepio.
Marcus Junius Brutus was the son of Marcus Junius Brutus and Julius Caesar’s former mistress, Servilia. Cahn, "EIDibus MARtiis," QT XVIII (1989), 27/28a (obv./rev same reverse die) CRI 216 Sydenham 1301 BMCRR East 68 RSC 15. Bare head of Brutus right / EID MAR, pileus between two daggers pointing downward. Mint moving with Brutus in northern Greece. Sold for $41000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.īRUTUS.
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