Julius Caesar. AE Dupondius, 45 BC. North Italian mint. C. Clovius, Prefect. Obv. CAESAR•DIC•TER. Draped bust of Victory right; behind, star. Rev. C•CLOVI PRAEF. Minerva walking left, holding trophy over shoulder, spear, and shield, decorated with Medusa; at her feet, erect snake. Cr. 476/1b. 14.81 g. 29.80 mm. Scarce. Amazing river patina, with its classical roughnesses and scratches. Large flan. VF.