Julius Caesar AR Denarius. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. Rome, February-March 44 BC. Wreathed head of Caesar right, CAESAR•[DICT] before, PERPETVO behind / Fasces and caduceus in saltire; securis below, globe above, clasped hands to left and L•BVCA to right. Crawford 480/6; CRI 103; BMCRR Rome 4157; Alföldi Caesar, pl. XCIX, 94 (same dies); RSC 25. 3.75g, 20mm, 1h.
Mint State; beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare.
From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 33, 6 April 2006, lot 360.