The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. 42 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.76 g, 11h). Rome mint; L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer. Laureate head right / Rudder, cornucopia on globe, winged caduceus, and apex; L • MVSSIDIVS • LONGVS in semicircle above. Crawford 494/39a; CRI 116; Sydenham 1096a; RSC 29; BMCRR Rome 4238-9; Kestner 3750; RBW 1742. Lightly toned. Near EF. Beautifully centered and well struck for issue. Rare as such.
From the Dr. John Whitehead Collection. Ex CNG inventory 804308 (Dec 2007); Hess-Divo 308 (24 October 2007), lot 128.