Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Rome, 42 BC. L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar right / L•MVSSIDIVS• LONGVS, cornucopiae on globe, between rudder on left, and caduceus and apex on right. Crawford 494/39a; CRI 116; RSC 29. 4.09g, 18mm, 2h.
Good Very Fine. Centrally struck on a broad flan, with a beautiful old cabinet tone.
From a private English collection;
Ex Andrew McCabe Collection;
Privately purchased from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger.
There are several legend arrangements known for this reverse type, this example whereby the legend forms a triangular tent over the devices being the scarcest.