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Julius Caesar, died 15 March 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome by moneyer M. Mettius, late March-Apr

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:1,450.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Julius Caesar, died 15 March 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome by moneyer M. Mettius, late March-Apr
Julius Caesar, died 15 March 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome by moneyer M. Mettius, late March-April 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome by moneyer M. Mettius, late March-April 44 BC. Laureate head right of Caesar. Reverse: Venus standing left holding Victory and scepter, resting on shield set on globe; in lower left field, "D". Cr. 480/17; Mettia 5; S. 1055. Beautifully toned; well centered and struck. About Extremely Fine. .

This exemplary denarius proclaiming Caesar as Imperator was posthumously minted just after the assassination and initial breakdown of the Roman Republic .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.

Provenance: Ex Malter Auction Sale 4 (1 VI 08), lot 46.