Rare Roman Coin Featuring Brutus Sells for €1.98 Million at Geneva Auction

The 8-gram gold coin, minted in 43-42 BCE, is one of only 17 known examples and carries deep historical significance tied to the fall of the Roman Republic.

The coin, known as an aureus, was auctioned in Geneva for €1.98 million after intense bidding among eight online participants.
Minted by Marcus Brutus after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE, the coin was likely used for military propaganda and to fund his armies.
The obverse features Brutus's profile surrounded by a laurel wreath, symbolizing his claim to leadership, while the reverse highlights his military victories with war symbols.
Only 17 examples of this coin are known to exist, making it an exceptionally rare artifact from the final years of the Roman Republic.
The coin resurfaced in the 1950s and was last sold at auction in 2006 for 360,000 Swiss francs, with its value quintupling over the past two decades.