Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Decimus Iunius BrutusAlbinus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Decimus Iunius Brutus Albinus in 48 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse has the worn legend 'ALBIN. BRVTI.F on two lines within a wreath of corn-ears. It refers to the moneyer, who is also known from other sources. The corn-ears may refer to a distribution by an ancestor, perhaps the one depicted on the obverse.

This moneyer served in Gaul under Caesar. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 49 BC, when Caesar crossed into Italy opposing Pompey's forces, he was recalled to active service, and served again in Gaul. Later he joined the conspiracy against Caesar.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-443-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15333
• Date: 48
  48 BC
  
• Material: Silver; star punched on obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of A. Postumius to right; around, A . POSTVMIVS [.] COS / Rev. ALBIN . / BRVTI . F, within wreath of corn-ears
  Coin Type: Crawford 450/3c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 15.50 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 450/3c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: A. Postumius
  D. Iunius Brutus Albinus (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by D. Iunius Brutus Albinus, 48 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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