Julius Caesar, late February, 44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.09 g, 12 h), Rome. L. Aemilius Buca, moneyer. CAESAR · IM - P - M Laureate head of Julius Caesar to right, behind head, crescent with points upwards. Rev. L · AEMILIVS · BVCA Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory on her outstretched right hand and scepter with her left. Babelon (Antonia) 34. Crawford 480/4. CRI 102. Sydenham 1060. Attractive old collection toning and with a pleasing portrait of Caesar. Good very fine.
From the Collection of John Aiello, USA, ex Lanz 164, 23 May 2017, 111 and Lanz 117, 24 November 2003, 477.
Price realized | 4'800 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |