98, Lot: 104. Estimate $750. Sold for $765. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIUS CAESAR. 44 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.06 gm). M. Mettius, moneyer. CAESAR IMP, laureate head of Caesar right, lituus and simpulum behind / M METTIVS, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, leaning on shield resting on globe; G to left. Crawford 480/3; CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; RSC 34. Near VF, scratches, reverse flan flaw.

Issued in January-February 44 BC, shortly before his death.