Brutus EID MAR Bold Portrait Denarius Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• Distinctive bold portrait version inspired by the Cahn 22d variety
• Reproduces one of the most famous coin designs of the Roman Republic
• Features the portrait of Brutus with the official moneyer’s legend
• Bears the legendary EID MAR inscription beneath the pileus and daggers
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-struck methods in sterling silver
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking a visually distinctive version of the famous Brutus EID MAR denarius.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Brutus EID MAR bold portrait denarius is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by the Cahn 22d variety of the official issue. Its defining feature is the large, strongly modeled portrait of Brutus, surrounded by the names of Brutus and the moneyer L. Plaetorius Cestianus.

The reverse preserves the celebrated EID MAR design, with a pileus between two downward-pointing daggers. Each piece is struck individually by hand, producing natural differences in flan shape, relief, centering, and surface texture.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• The original EID MAR denarius was issued in 42 BC by a military mint traveling with Brutus.
• Its obverse carries one of the few securely identified ancient portraits of Marcus Junius Brutus.
• The legend names Brutus as imperator and identifies L. Plaetorius Cestianus as the responsible moneyer.
• The daggers refer to the assassination of Julius Caesar, while the pileus represents liberty.
• EID MAR abbreviates Eidibus Martiis — “on the Ides of March.”
• The Cahn 22d variety is distinguished by its bold, realistic portrait style and balanced composition.

Numismatic References:

This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:

– Crawford 508/3

– A.H. Cahn, “EIDibus MARtiis,” QT XVIII (1989), 27/28a

– CRI 216

– Sydenham 1301

– BMCRR East 68–70

– RSC 15

– Babelon Junia 52 / Plaetoria 13

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Brutus EID MAR bold portrait denarius replica

Denomination represented: AR Denarius

Authority / Mint: mint moving with Brutus in Northern Greece by moneyer L. Plaetorius Cestianus

Era represented: 43-42 BC

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: approx. 3-4 gr

Dimensions: approx. 18-19 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Bare, short-bearded head of Brutus right
Legend:
BRVT IMP L PLAET CEST

Reverse: Pileus between two daggers pointing downward
Legend:
EID MAR

Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collectors of ancient and historical coinage

– academic or educational reference

– museum or exhibition display

– historically accurate reenactment

– high-quality numismatic gifts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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