IDES OF MARCH, ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR: NEW ISSUE FROM MINT OF GDANSK

The Ides of March - in the Roman calendar, the middle of the month falling on March 15. On this day, the festive celebration of the god of war, Mars, took place. The particular significance of this holiday was marked by the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE by a group of about 60 conspirators, including his friend Brutus. Why are we writing about this? Because last Tuesday, January 9th, the Gdansk Mint issued another coin from the Famous Assassinations series - titled "Ides of March: Assassination of Julius Caesar."

The Ides of March, Assassination of Julius Caesar is a collector's coin weighing 2 ounces, made of pure silver with a fineness of 999. It is the second numismatic item from the Famous Assassinations series. The entire scene of the assassination has been masterfully depicted in very high relief, giving the coin exceptional depth and detail, emphasizing the drama of the presented scene.

An additional element that highlights the uniqueness of this coin is a carefully crafted insert and the use of selective gilding. With a limited mintage of only 300 pieces worldwide, the coin becomes not only a collector's item but also a rare treasure for enthusiasts. Each coin has an individually numbered edge, confirming the authenticity and exclusivity of the purchased specimen. The coin "Ides of March, Assassination of Julius Caesar" is not just a numismatic treasure but also a window to the past, preserving an important event in silver.

Assassination of Julius Caesar

On the day of Caesar's assassination, he entered the Roman Senate, where he was surrounded by a group of conspirators, including senators and people closely associated with him. The main conspirators were Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus, and others.

As Caesar took his place, the conspirators surrounded him, pretending to pay him homage. At that moment, the attack was initiated, and Caesar was brutally murdered by several conspirators. One of the most well-known episodes of this act is the words attributed to Brutus: "Et tu, Brute?" ("And you, Brutus, my son of my mother?").

Caesar's assassination led to a series of political shocks and conflicts, ultimately resulting in the establishment of the Roman Empire under Octavian Augustus.