JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.55 gms), Rome Mint; L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer, 42 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. Cr-494/39a; Syd-1096a; CRI-116. Obverse: Wreathed head right; Reverse: Rudder, cornucopia on globus, winged caduceus, and apex. A historically interesting issue, posthumously minted after the assassination of Caesar in 44 B.C. by Brutus and his co-conspirators, this example is far nicer than average with wonderful detailing in the bust and a fairly well centered strike for the type, which is hard to come by on these pieces. Well deserving of its "fine style" designation.
