★ Outstanding Portrait ★

JULIUS CAESAR. Denarius (44 BC). Rome; M. Mettius, moneyer. Possible lifetime issue.

Obv: IMPER CAESAR.
Laureate head right.
Rev: M METTIVS.
Venus standing left, with head lowered, holding victoriola and sceptre, and resting elbow upon round shield set upon globus; A to left.

Crawford 480/17; CRI 101.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 4.01 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.