Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator Perpetuo (February-March 44 BC), with Lucius Aemilius Buca, as Moneyer. AR denarius (18mm, 4.13 gm, 1h). NGC MS 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome. CAESAR•DICT-PERPETVO, laureate head of Julius Caesar right / L•BVCA, winged caduceus and fasces crossed in saltire; globe, clasped hands, and securis in three quarters. Crawford 480/6. Sydenham 1063. Incredible portrait of Julius Caesar in the traditional verism style, with delicate peachy hues of toning throughout on a bright flan.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Harlan J Berk, private sale with old dealer tag; Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 21 (17 May 2001), lot 293
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Estimate: 5000-10000 USD