Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 14 30 March 2016
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Julius Caesar (portrait). January-February 44 B.C. AR denarius. 3.09 gm. 19 mm. Lifetime issue. Rome mint. M. Mettius, moneyer. His wreathed head right, lituus and simpulum behind; [CAESA]R IMP / Venus standing left, holding Victory and scepter, resting elbow on shield set on globe; [M] METTIVS. Crawford 480/3. CRI 100. RSC 34. Good Fine; lightly toned; portion of flan broken and skillfully reattached. An affordable example of a Julius Caesar portrait denarius. Fascinating error: double strike 60% off center, on obverse.