★ C. Iulius Caesar with M. Mettius ★

C. Iulius Caesar with M. Mettius AR Denarius, 44 BC

C. Julius Caesar with M. Mettius. AR Denarius (18 mm, 3.62 g), Rome, 44.
Obv. CAESAR·IMP, Wreathed head of Caesar to right; behind, lituus and culullus.
Rev. M·METTIVS, Venus standing left, holding sceptre and Victory, and resting left elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; in left field, I.
Syd. 1056; Sear Imperators 100; Craw. 480/3.

Rare and with an excellent portrait. Reverse with an insignificant graffito struck somewhat off-centre and banker's marks on obverse, otherwise, very fine.