History Extra podcast
Caesar | 5. The dogs of war
Dec 16, 2023
Experts in ancient Roman history and archaeology discuss the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, including the division and civil war that ensued. They explore the mistakes made by the conspirators, Mark Antony's role, the consequences of Caesar's funeral, and the ultimate downfall of Brutus and Cassius in battle against Antony's superior military strategy.
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- The assassination of Julius Caesar led to a new era in Roman coinage with the introduction of the Idma denarius of Brutus, symbolizing the liberation of the state from Caesar's tyranny.
- The conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar unraveled quickly, leading to a civil war as Mark Antony and Octavian formed an alliance to control Rome, ultimately resulting in the defeat of Brutus and Cassius.
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The Idma denarius of Brutus
The Idma denarius of Brutus, an ancient Roman coin, represents an important shift in Roman coin design. It features Brutus' portrait on one side and the iconic image of the Pileus, the cap of liberty, on the reverse side. The coin also includes two daggers referring to the assassination of Julius Caesar. This coin marked the beginning of a new era in Roman coinage, influenced by Caesar's precedent of including his own portrait on coins. The message conveyed by the coin was not subtle, symbolizing the liberation of the state from the tyranny of Caesar.
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