Julius Caesar, d.44 B.C.

Julius Caesar, d.44 B.C.

AR Denarius, 3.76g. 19mm.  Rome, March-April 44 B.C.  Moneyer: M. Mettius.  IMPER CAESAR.  Wreathed head of Caesar to right.  Rev.  M METTIVS.  Venus standing to left holding Victory and scepter; she rests elbow on shield;  D in field to left.  CR 480/17. Sear, Imperators 101. Sydenham 1055.  Alfoldi Type XVI/A11/R/29; unlisted die combination.  Attractive old toning and bold obverse legend.

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good Very Fine/Very Fine $7,500.

Julius Caesar, d.44 B.C. ex: Salton collection

AR Denarius, 4.10g. 19mm.  Moneyer, L. Mussidius Longus, Rome, 42 B.C.   Wreathed head of Julius Caesar to right.  Rev.  L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS.  Rudder, cornucopia,  caduceus, and apex around central globe.   CR 494/39a. Syd. 1096a.  Sear, Greek Imperators 116.  Spectacular portrait of Caesar and of superb quality.

The portrait of the now divine Julius Caesar on the obverse was a powerful propaganda image for the forces of Octavian and Antony who were pursuing his assassins.     The reverse type symbolizes Rome's control over the globe(land and sea) with cornucopia and rudder, Caesar's office as Pontifex Maximus with the apex, and the happiness of the Roman people with the caduceus.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Mark Salton (born Max Schlessinger)  collection, Frankfurt and NY, 1914-2005, with collector's old ticket and envelope. ( For bio see: https://www.coin.com/indexes/?find=2485)

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Extremely Fine $22,500.