An incredibly rare Roman coin commemorating the assassination of Julius Caesar could be worth millions of dollars.

The golden coin has resurfaced after being hidden away in a private collection – and is just one of three in the world.

On the front of the coin is the face of Brutus, who famously killed Caesar at the Theatre of Pompey in Rome in 44BC. And the back depicts two daggers flanking a pileup – a type of cap given to free Roman slaves.

It's believed that this was to signify Rome was free from Caesar, who was seen by some to be a cruel and power-hungry dictator.

This type of coin is known as 'Ides of March', which is how the Romans marked March 15. Caesar was killed on the Ides of March, and this coin was created to commemorate the event just two years later.

"It was made in 42BC, two years after the famous assassination," said Mark Salzberg, of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, which verified the coin.

"The front has a portrait of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Caesar's assassins. "And the other side dramatically has two daggers and the words EID MAR, a Latin abbreviation for Ides of March."

There are around 100 Ides of March coins made from silver around the world. But just three examples of a golden Ides of March coin are known.

This particular coin is in mint condition, and was held in a private European collection. It's due to be auctioned by Roma Numismatics on October 29, and could fetch millions.

"The conservative pre-auction estimate is £500,000," said Salzburg. "But considering the coin's rarity, artistry and fabled place in history, I would not be surprised if it sold for several million."

Caesar is one of Rome's most famous rulers, known for his military expertise, skilled economics and political reforms. But many Roman senators saw Caesar as power-mad, some of whom eventually plotted to kill him.

He was assassinated on March 15 during a senate meeting at the Theatre of Pompey. A group of senators stabbed Caesar 23 times, claiming the act as "tyrannicide" – killing a tyrant.

It's believed that as many as 60 senators were involved in the conspiracy, and were led by Marcus Brutus, Gaius Cassius and Decimus Brutus.

Soon after, the Roman Republic gave way to the Roman Empire – as Caesar himself was never considered an emperor by historical standards.

After his death, Caesar was cremated and the Temple of Caesar was erected on the same site. Parts of the structure still stand today.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/12880164/julius-caesar-assassination-coin-ides-of-march-brutus/

Una don start again

Madibah:
Una don start again

The way Ceaser's death was celebrated I guess he was hated by many and it was a relief to the People he governed. When the history book is flipped, how will those governing us be Judged?

posterity will definitely not judge this buhari led government right



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I heard he was loved by the masses he governed but hated by the senate because of the influence he commanded..

Nairaland is a place of knowledge. Thank you for the lesson on history.

Hmmm...

Trannicide... Then build a monument for the same Caesar.

Can Nigeria do same

Another one.

hmm

and 60 Senators gather shook 1person



can our senators gather shook bubu? No

Thank God it is 2000 this time .. no be 2000 millions

Be wary of who you call your friend!

Did you know Brutus was regarded as Caesar's most trusted friend and politician, yet was the most prominent in his famed assassination?

... savvy Shakespeare!
God bless his memory!

Even you Brutus? those words filled with disbelief...can be regarded as the most famous line in Shakespear's Julius Caesar.

...his pen on papers was like a magic wand bringing history through drama to life!

Shakespeare's literal prowess was sparogatively blessed by God!

The coin would be worth millions honestly!

Julian, atleast no be woman kill am

Righteousness89:
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Let me hep u
As this coin was tought to be dead but wasn t dead but hidden from us
How much more the son of God who is alive in heaven and in his children and he wil be revealed to all when he comes to take his own
Accept him now and let him help u walk in the will of the father and when he comes, as he rose to heaven, he will we shall rise up with him

Ok

Ceasar killed by brutus shows that no one can be trusted. But think of it brutus gat no choice.

precious Gold........

Only trust yourself and God......




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Watch the TV series "Rome" and you will understand this better

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White will still be white

PlayerMeji:
Hmmm...
Trannicide... Then build a monument for the same Caesar.
Can Nigeria do same

Maybe we should build monument for Abacha, huh

Julius koo, Caesa ni

14bc

500 millions years ago abi?

Mtcheeewwwww!

even you brutus?