Julius Caesar, first half of March, 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.74 g, 8 h), with P. Sepullius Macer, Rome. CAESAR [DICT PER]PETVO Wreathed and veiled head of Julius Caesar to right. Rev. P·SEPVLLIVS / MACER Venus standing left, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at bottom of scepter, shield. Alföldi Type IX. Babelon (Julia) 50, (Sepullia) 5. Crawford 480/13. CRI 107d. Sydenham 1074. Attractive old collection toning. Banker's marks and scratches; areas of flatness from striking, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of James Lamb, ex Pegasi 16, 8 May 2007, 374.