Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 4.18 g. CAESAR·IMP Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, lituus and culullus. Rev. [M M]ETTIVS Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; in field l., I. Babelon Julia 32 and Mettia 4. C 34. Sydenham 1056. Sear Imperators 100. RBW –. Crawford 480/3.
A very aprealing portrait and a wonderful iridescent tone, metal
flaw on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Auctiones 7, 1977, 642 and Peus 388, 1998, 401 sales.