The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and C. Cossutius Maridianus. Denarius 44, AR 18 mm, 3.48 g. CAESAR – D[ICT PERPETVO] Laureate and veiled head of Caesar r. Rev. [C•M]ARIDIANVS Venus standing l., holding Victory and resting elbow on shield set on globe. Babelon Cossutia 3 and Julia 41. Sydenham 1067. Sear Imperators 111. RBW –. Crawford 480/16.
Rare. A very attractive portrait of excellent style and a light iridescent tone.
Slightly off-centre and minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 204, 2012, 491.