C. Cossutius Maridianus. AR Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Caesar right, wearing veil; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT·IN·PERPETVO. Rev. Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting left elbow on shield which in turn rest on globe; on right, C·MARIDIANVS. Cr. 480/15; B. (Julia) 42, (Cossutia), 4. 3.85 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare and evocative issue. Sound metal, well centred and lightly toned with underlying luster. Areas of flat strike, otherwise. good EF.