Brutus EID MAR Standard Denarius Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• One of the most famous and controversial Roman Republican coins ever struck
• Recreates the coin issued under Brutus in 42 BC, commemorating Julius Caesar’s assassination on the Ides of March in 44 BC
• Bears the legendary EID MAR inscription commemorating the Ides of March
• A bold political statement celebrating the killing of a dictator
• Long regarded as one of the most historically charged coin types of ancient Rome
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods

Best suited for collectors seeking one of the most historically significant and politically charged silver coin types of the Roman Republic.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Brutus EID MAR denarius is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by the famous Roman Republican coin issued under Marcus Junius Brutus after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Revered for its extraordinary historical significance and unmistakable political message, the type stands among the most famous denarii of the late Republic.

Each piece is individually struck by hand rather than cast, preserving the irregular flan, varied relief, and surface character associated with ancient silver coinage. Unlike machine-pressed copies, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, individuality, and visual character that make ancient-style coinage so distinctive.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• The EID MAR denarius is one of the most historically important coins of the late Roman Republic and one of the most explicit political statements ever placed on ancient coinage.
• Issued by Brutus after the assassination of Julius Caesar, the type famously names the date of the act through the inscription EID MAR, referring to the Ides of March.
• Its imagery is equally direct: the daggers commemorate the killing itself, while the pileus symbolizes liberty, presenting the assassination as an act of liberation rather than murder.
• For collectors, the appeal of the type lies in the extraordinary clarity of its message — few ancient coins combine historical importance, political symbolism, and recognizability so powerfully.
• More than a Roman silver coin, the EID MAR denarius is widely regarded as one of the defining numismatic monuments of the end of the Republic.

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

– RSC 15

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Brutus Eid Mar denarius replica

Denomination represented: AR Denarius

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

Era represented: 42 BC

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: approx. 3 gr

Dimensions: approx. 17-19 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

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

Reverse: Liberty cap and 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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