Brutus – Hand-Struck Silver Imperatorial Denarius Replica

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Brutus “Assassin of Julius Caesar” AR Roman imperatorial denarius is a modern, hand‑struck sterling silver replica inspired by the ancient Roman silver denarii issued circa 54 BC by the moneyer Marcus Junius Brutus of the gens Junia at the Rome mint. Each piece is individually hammered in solid silver using traditional striking methods, producing irregular flans, varied relief, and surface character comparable to ancient originals. The design reflects documented ancient examples, featuring Libertas on the obverse and a depiction of L. Junius Brutus walking between two lictors on the reverse, with the legend BRVTVS in exergue, faithfully echoing the historic Republican issue.

Unlike cast or machine-pressed copies, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, texture, and individuality characteristic of ancient coinage.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• The moneyer here is the well known Brutus, one of the most famous Caesar’s murderer. Orphan at a young age, Brutus was adopted by his uncle Quintus Servilius Caepio and not by Julius Caesar as it is believed. Brutus then used the name Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus before taking back his birth name.
• The gens Junia was one of the most celebrated families at Rome. The gens may originally have been patrician. The family was already prominent in the last days of the Roman monarchy. Lucius Junius Brutus was the nephew of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the seventh and last King of Rome, and on the expulsion of Tarquin in 509 BC, he became one of the first consuls of the Roman Republic.

Numismatic References:

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

– Syd 906

– Cr433/1

– Junia 31

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Brutus Assassin of Julius Caesar denarius replica

Denomination represented: AR Denarius

Authority / Mint: Rome

Era represented: 54 BC

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: 3.11gr

Dimensions: 18.6mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Head of Liberty right, wearing cruciform earring and necklace of pendants, hair in knot
Legend:
LIBERTAS

Reverse: Lucius Junius Brutus (consul in 509 BC) walking in procession left between two lictors, preceded by an accensus
Legend:
BRVTVS in ex.

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

Availability & Variations

When listed as “Add to Cart,” the coin shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive.

When listed as “Order Now,” the coin will be hand-struck to order. Each newly struck piece will differ slightly in appearance, reflecting the traditional minting process.

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 modern, hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.