The Ides of March at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum: Caesar, Brutus, and currencies of power in ancient Rome

A silver coin featuring the text, "EID MAR" beneath a brimless hat with a dagger next to it on each side.
Beth Dusinberre speaking while standing in front of a lit wall display case with Greek and Roman coins inside. She has glasses and red hair and is smiling.
Sunday, July 19.ÌýDoors open 4:00–6:00 pm, in-gallery talk begins at 4:30 pm.
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What can ancient Roman coins tell us about Julius Caesar's rise to power, his assassination, and the real people behind Shakespeare’s extraordinary drama? Visit the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum after the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's performance of Julius Caesar and before Friends, Romans, Countrymen forÌýa special behind-the-scenes look at our newest exhibition, featuring remarkable ancient Roman coins. See how Caesar, Brutus, and Mark Antony portrayed themselves,Ìýtheir ideals and power. Professor Beth DusinberreÌý(Classics) will facilitate an in-gallery talk about the famous and rare “EID MAR" coin, minted by Brutus in 43–42 BCE to commemorate Caesar's assassination.Ìý
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This event is free and open to all.Ìý