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; RBW 1742. 3.71g, 19mm, 8h.
Near Extremely Fine, minor area of flatness to rev., otherwise well struck. Deep old collection tone. A superb portrait.
Ex Burgan Numismatique / Maison Florange, 17 November 2017, lot 147.