Contributor: Guy Clark.
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| Issuer: | Gens JULIA, Gens METTIA. Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Mettius, 44 BC. AR Denarius (4.03g). |
| Obverse: | Wreathed head of Julius Caesar right, CAESAR downwards in front, IMPER upwards behind. |
| Reverse: | Venus standing left holds Victory in her right hand, sceptre in left, rests left elbow on shield which rests on globe, M. METTIVS along right. Control letter C in right field. |
| Reference: | Crawford 480/17; RSC 35, Sear 366. Grade: VF. |
| Comments: |
Issued postumously. |
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