Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus sells for US$2.09 million at Geneva auction

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A rare Roman coin featuring Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, sold for €1.98 million (US$2.09 million) at a Geneva auction. The coin was originally priced at US$843,000. The auction saw intense bidding from eight online participants, culminating in a sale to a European collector. Minted in 43-42 BC, the coin weighs eight grams and is about the size of a euro. It represents a significant moment in the history of the Roman Republic.


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