Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.75 g, 9 h), with L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer, Rome, January-February 44 BC. CAESAR•IM - P - M Wreathed head of Julius Caesar to right; behind, crescent. Rev. L•AEMILIVS - BVCA Venus standing front, head lowered to left, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter adorned with star in her left. Babelon (Julia) 34 and (Aemilia) 13. Crawford 480/4. RBW -. Sydenham 1060. Somewhat porous and with a light scratch on the reverse, otherwise, fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Pagancoins (with collector's ticket).