Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1556. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002.  Sold For $775. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIUS CAESAR. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (4.16 gm). M. Mettius, moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar right, lituus and simpulum behind / Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand, sceptre in left, shield resting on globe; I to left. Crawford 480/3; Sear, CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; BMCRR 4143; RSC 34. Toned VF, banker's mark on cheek, field marks, uneven strike. ($500)