JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.93 gms), Rome Mint; M. Mettius, moneyer, Early posthumous issue, 44 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5. Cr-480/17; CRI-101; Syd-1055. Obverse: Wreathed head right; Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victory and scepter, and resting arm upon shield set upon globus; A to left. Offering a pleasing cabinet tone, this piece does exhibit some off centering to the strike, but nevertheless retains a full countenance of the recently assassinated dictator. Better metal for the type than is generally encountered.
