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The group claimed the act was “tyrannicide” – killing a tyrant*.
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He was assassinated by a group of senators on March 15 during a senate meeting at the Theatre of Pompey. “But considering the coin’s rarity, artistry* and fabled* place in history, I would not be surprised if it sold for several million.”Ĭaesar is one of Rome’s most famous rulers, known for his military expertise, skilled economics and political reforms.īut many Roman senators* saw Caesar as power-mad, some of whom eventually plotted to kill him. “The conservative pre-auction estimate is £500,000 ($900,000),” said Mr Salzburg. It’s due to be auctioned by Roma Numismatics on October 29, and could fetch millions. This particular coin is in mint* condition, and was held in a private European collection. There are around 100 Ides of March coins made from silver around the world.īut just three examples of a golden Ides of March coin are known. “And the other side dramatically has two daggers and the words EID MAR, a Latin abbreviation for Ides of March.” “The front has a portrait of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Caesar’s assassins. “It was made in 42BC, two years after the famous assassination,” said Mark Salzberg, of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, which verified that the coin was authentic. This type of coin is known as ‘Ides of March’, which is how the Romans marked March 15.Ĭaesar was killed on the Ides of March, and this coin was created to commemorate* the event just two years later. Media_camera The back of the coin depicts daggers and references the Ides of March, marking the date of Caesar’s death.