★ A beautiful lifetime portrait of Julius Caesar ★

Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.38 g, 6 h), with L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer, Rome, January-February 44. CAESAR IM - P - M Wreathed head of Julius Caesar to right; behind, crescent. Rev. [L•AE]MILIVS - 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. A fresh, lustrous and attractive piece with a beautiful portrait. Struck slightly off center and with small scratches and minor weakness on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.