RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Brutus with Publius Servilius Casca Longus< 1 of 1 > Back minted at an eastern mint
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Brutus with Publius Servilius Casca LongusThis silver coin was struck in an eastern mint by Marcus Brutus with Publius Servilius Casca Longus in 43 or 42 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts the bearded head of Neptune, god of the sea, with his trident below. The legend 'CASCA' on the left and 'LONGVS' on the right identifies one moneyer. He was one of the conspirators against Caesar, and later joined Brutus and Cassius. Brutus, Cassius and the other conspirators murdered Caesar because they felt he wished to set himself up as king or permanent dictator, contrary to the ideals of the Republic. They opposed his successors for the same reasons. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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