LONG BEACH, CA.- The most famous ancient coin in existence, the “Ides of March” silver denarius struck by Julius Caesar’s assassin Marcus Brutus, celebrating the infamous deed, will return to its longtime California home this summer for display, Sept. 2-3, before heading to the auction block. It is being offered as part of Heritage Auctions‘ Sept. 7 Long Beach Signature® World & Ancient Coins Auction at the Long Beach Numismatic Expo, where it is expected to bring $500,000+. The coin will be on view at Heritage’s Beverly Hills offices, 9478 West Olympic Blvd., Friday, Sept. 2, with a special Roman-themed reception held on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “The ‘Ides of March’ denarius, struck in 42 B.C., is the only Roman coin to openly celebrate an act of murder,” said David S. Michaels, Director of Ancient Coins for Heritage, “the only Roman coin to mention a specific date and one of the very few