Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.37 gm, 8h). NGC XF 3/5 - 4/5. Rome, February-March 44 BC. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar right; [CAESAR IM] before, P M divided by crescent behind / L· AEMILIVS BVCA, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in outstretched right hand and scepter in left; Crawford 480/4. CRI 102. Sydenham 1060. Kestner 3685. BMCRR Rome 4152-3. RSC 22. Obverse somewhat off-center to right, but the highly evocative portrait is completely present. Attractive old cabinet toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3200 USD