D. Iunius Brutus Albinus AR Denarius – Winged Caduceus

Silver Denarius of D. Iunius Brutus Albinus

Obv: Head of Pietas to right; PIETAS behind.

Rev: Two hands clasped around winged caduceus; ALBINVS•BRVTI•F• around below.

48 BC. · Rome Mint · Crawford 450/2, CRI 26; BMCRR Rome 3964; RSC Junia 25 and Postumia 10

3.5g · 18mm

The often forgotten “Brutus” – D. Iunius Brutus Albinus served under Caesar throughout the Gallic wars and the civil wars that followed. He was however convinced to join the conspiracy against Caesar. It was in fact Decimus who convinced Caesar to attend the senate that fateful day, and he dealt (at least) one of the 23 blows that killed him.