C. Iulius Caesar with L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius 44, AR 4.04 g. CAESAR·DICT – PERPETVO Wreathed head of Caesar r. Rev. Fasces and caduceus in saltire; on l., axe and on r., globe. Above, clasped hands and below, L·BVCA. Babelon Julia 37 and Aemilia 17. C 25. Sydenham 1063. Alföldi Caesar, pl. XCII, 3 (this coin illustrated). Sear Imperators 103. RBW 1680. Crawford 480/6.
A superb portrait of magnificent style and a wonderful old cabinet tone. Reverse
slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Schweizerischer Bankverein sale 28, 1991, 366.
Graded AU* Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5, NGC certification number 6030741-003.
Price realized | 17'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |