The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.23 g, 6h). Lifetime issue. Rome mint; M. Mettius, moneyer.Electronic Auction 516 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.23 g, 6h). 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; I to left. Crawford 480/3; Alföldi Type III; CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; RSC 34; RBW 1678 var. (reverse control). Toned, area of flat strike, minor obverse die rust. VF. |