C. Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 3.20 g. Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, CAESAR [DICT] and lituus; before, QVART. Rev. Juno Sospita in galloping biga r. holding figure-of-eight shield in l. hand and brandishing spear in r. Below horses, M·METTIVS. Babelon Julia 31. C 36. Sydenham 1057. Alföldi Caesar, pl. VII, 18 (these dies). Sear Imperators 98. RBW –. Crawford 480/2a.
Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. A lovely
portrait and a light iridescent tone. An insignificant banker’s mark on
obverse field, otherwise extremely fine