Julius Cæsar (†44 BC), Denarius, Rome, January-February 44, M. Mettius, laureate bust right, lituus and simpulum at left, rev. M METTIVS, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, shield set on globe below, G at left, 3.56g/9h (Craw. 480/3; RSC 34). Good very fine, toned £1,500-2,000

Issued to mark the award of the dictatorship to Cæsar for life; however, he was assassinated on 15 March 44