The Roman Republic
Imperatorial Issues
Julius Caesar and L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius 44, AR 4.00 g. CAESAR·IM – P – M Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, crescent. Rev. L·AEMILIVS – BVCA Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory. Babelon Julia 34 and Aemilia 13. C 22. Sydenham 1060. Alföldi, Caesar, pl. XXXIV, 132 (this coin). Sear Imperators 102. RBW –. Crawford 480/4.
A lovely portrait well struck on sound metal and a light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Triton VI, 2003, 778 and Gemini III, 2007, 316 sales. From the G.E. collection.