Experts in Coins & Medals

Julius Caesar with M. Mettius, 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.01 g, 11 h), Rome, late March 44 BC. IMPER / CAESAR Wreathed head of Julius Caesar to right. Rev. M•METTIVS Venus standing facing, head to left, resting her left elbow on a shield set on a globe, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter with her left; in the field to left, A. Alföldi Obv. 10/Rev. 9. Babelon (Julia) 33 and (Mettia) 5. Crawford 480/17. CRI 101. RBW 1686. Sydenham 1055. Lightly toned and with an attractive portrait. Struck slightly off-center; light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

CARIA. Mylasa. Circa 450-390 BC. Tetartemorion (Silver, 5 mm, 0.18 g, 6 h). Forepart of lion to left, with head turned to right. Rev. Bird standing to right; on top left and bottom right, pellet; all within incuse square. HN Online 977 (temporary). SNG Kayhan 944. SNG Keckmann 922-3. SNG von Aulock 1818. Attractive for the type; toned. Good very fine.