Lot 507
Julius Caesar, Silver Denarius, 3.93g, 6h. Julius Caesar, Silver Denarius, 3.93g, 6h. Mint of Rome, struck by L. Aemilus Buca, lifetime issue, January to February 44 BC. CAESAR IM – P M, head of Julius Caesar facing right, wreathed, a crescent behind. Rev. L AEMILIVS BVCA, Venus standing left, holding Victory and a sceptre (Crawford 480/4; Sydenham 1060; RCV 1408). Struck on a very broad flan, with complete types and legends including a full border of dots on the obverse encircling the portrait, some slight double-striking (not affecting the portrait) and light bankers marks on obverse, some residual lustre, excellent portrait, extremely fine, a very good example of a lifetime Denarius of Julius Caesar.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Noble Numismatics, Sale 88, 22-24 July 2008, lot 3508.
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