The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.52 g, 11h). Lifetime issue. Rome mint; M. Mettius, moneyer. Laureate head right; lituus and simpulum to left / Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, resting her left elbow on shield set on celestial globe to right; uncertain control to left. Crawford 480/3; Alföldi Type III; CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; RSC 34; RBW 1678 var. (reverse control). Toned, corroded. Near Fine.
From the Conti Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind.