JULIUS CAESAR. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (4.09 gm). M. Mettius, moneyer. CAESAR IMP, laureate head of Caesar right, lituus and simpulum behind / M. METTIVS, Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand, sceptre in left, shield resting on globe; G to left. Crawford 480/3; Sear, CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; BMCRR 4143; RSC 34. Attractively toned EF, choice portrait. [See color plate 12] ($5000) From the Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1833. Lot sold for $8000, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.