Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.90 gm, 3h). NGC Choice VF S 5/5 - 3/5, bankers mark. Rome, February-March 44 BC. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. CAESAR•IM, laureate head of Julius Caesar right; P M divided by crescent behind / L•AEMILIVS-BVCA, Venus Victrix standing left, Victory left in outstretched right hand, scepter in left. Crawford 480/4. Sydenham 1060. Julia 34 and Aemilia 13. Perfectly centered with deep cabinet toning. From a Private Japanese Collection. Ex Heritage Auction 3030 (NYINC, 5 January 2014), lot 23905.

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