Watch List notes:

Julius Caesar, early March, 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.68 g, 3 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, 1 ff.XX (same dies). Babelon (Aemilia) 17, (Julia) 37. Crawford 480/6. CRI 103. Sydenham 1063. Nicely toned, well-centered and with a fine portrait. Extremely fine.


This coin was struck just prior to Caesar's assassination.