Enchanting Melancholy Libertas
M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; on the left, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. 31 (Junia). 3.70 g. 19.50 mm. A superb example of this fascinating issue, from masterly engraved dies, well centred on a broad flan. Brilliant, with underlying luster. EF.