Julius Caesar, struck by L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius, 3.83g (9h). Rome, 44 BC. Obv: Wreathed head of Caesar right; CAESAR DICT before, PERPETVO behind. Rx: Fasces and winged caduceus in saltire, globe above, ax below, clasped hands in field left, L·BVCA upwards on right. Crawford 480/6. Sydenham 1063. Sear, Imperators 103. Cohen 25 (25 Fr.). From the same dies as Alfoeldi, Caesar in 44 v. Chr., pl. XCIII, 14. Strong portrait. Nicely toned. EF
Ex Manhattan Sale IV, 8 January 2013, lot 108. Ex Sotheby, 28 October 1993, Athena Fund, lot 1407