Brutus, † 42 BC. Denarius (Subaeratus, 18 mm, 3.05 g, 11 h), with L. Sestius, proquaestor. A contemporary plated imitation, irregular mint, after spring-early summer 42. L•SESTI•PRO•Q Veiled and draped bust of Libertas to right. Rev. Q•CAEPIO•BRVTVS•PRO•COS Tripod between sacrificial axe and simpulum. Cf. Babelon (Junia) 37 and (Sestia) 2, Crawford 502/2, RBW 1768 and Sydenham 1290 (for prototype). Minor breaks in plating, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.