Roman Republican Coinage, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Denarius, 48 BC, head of young Mars right wearing a crested helmet, rev. brvti left of two carnyces, Gallic trumpets, in saltire, oval shield above and round shield below, 3.62g/10h (Ghey 265, this coin; Craw. 450/1); Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus with Gaius Vibia Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, 48 BC, c pansa below mask of bearded Pan right, rev. albinvs brvti f around below two hands clasped and holding winged caduceus, 3.67g/10h (Ghey 267, this coin; Craw. 451/1) [2]. About fine, graffito £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 353 and 337

The moneyer, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, held significant military positions during the Gallic Wars, namely commander of the Caesarian fleet during the blockade of Massilia in June 49 BC, making him a perfect candidate for moneyer of these coins which commemorate Caesar’s success in the Gallic Wars. Evidently, his focus when it came to coins, was on Caesar’s military achievements, contemporary events and propaganda against Pompey. Gaius Vibia Pansa however focused more on his own family.