The first picture I saw of this bust did look like Caesar to me. The most recent picture I've seen though seems to share a only a minor (perhaps familial) resemblance to the Caesar with whom we are familiar through countless other busts.

With that being said, and not being an expert on such things, I'm not sure I would discount it being Caesar altogether. Some questions I have: Is it possible that other busts are more idealistic? Could this be a more realistic representation? What about artistic deviation? Maybe someone took artistic liberties?

I'm not asking to be contrary, but because I don't know. I don't know when the average Caesar bust was made, so I don't know if they were something made after his death and perhaps gradually shifted as copies were made.

I do agree with you folks that just because the bust was found in the city the man founded doesn't mean it's him. I also like the theory that it might be someone from his family (the cousin you mentioned).

Very interesting stuff folks. Thanks for your time.