Roman Imperatorial, Julius Caesar, 100-44 BC, Denarius March-April 44 BC, Rome, rare

Roman Imperatorial. Caius Julius Caesar, 100-44 BC. AR-Denarius (18.2 mm, 4.10 g, 12h), Rome mint, March-April 44 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head right; CAESAR downwards to right, IMPER upwards to left // Reverse: Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and transverse scepter in left, resting her left elbow on shield set on celestial globe to right; D to left, M • METTIVS downwards to right.

Babelon (Julia) 33, (Mettia) 5. Crawford 480/17. CRI 101. RBW 1686. Sydenham 1055.

Rare, a very nice example with an exceptional portrait of Caesar. Near Extremely Fine/Very Fine, weakness on reverse, lightly toned and traces of iridescence