Julius Caesar, first half of March, 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.71 g, 6 h), with L. Aemilius Buca, Rome. CAESAR.DICT- PERPETVO Head of Caesar wearing wreath to right. Rev. L.BVCA Fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; above, globe; below, axe; to left, two clasped hands. Alföldi XIII, 78 (same dies). Babelon (Aemilia) 17, (Julia) 37. Crawford 480/6. CRI 103. Sydenham 1063. Nicely toned, well-centered and with a fine portrait. Minor edge break and traces of corrosion, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection. This coin was struck just prior to Caesar's assassination.