Denarius of L. Plaetorius Cestianus for Brutus, Moving Mint

L. Plaetorius Cestianus

43-42 BCE

silver

Arthur M. Sackler Museum

Two sides of a silver denarius coin are shown. One side features a profile portrait of a man, and the other side depicts a cap and two swords. Obv.: Head of Brutus r., bare headed, with slight beard. Rev.: Cap of Liberty (pileus) between two daggers with points downwards. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Frederick M. Watkins