Description
Julius Caesar (44 BC).
Silver Denarius, posthumous issue, April 44 BC, C. Cossutius Massidianus, moneyer.
Obverse: CAESAR [PARE]NS·PATRIAE, veiled and laureate head of Caesar facing right lituus to right.
Reverse: C·COSSVTIV[S] MARIDI-ANVS, A A A F·F in quadrants.
(Crawford 480/19; Sydenham 1069).
Extremely Fine. An exceptional portrait of Caesar, large area of weak strike to the obverse. Otherwise a superb piece with a pleasing blue toning.
3.94g.