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M. Cato AR Denarius. Utica, 47-46 BC. Draped female bust right, M CATO PRO PR before / Victory seated right, holding patera; VICTRIX in exergue. Crawford 462/1c; Sydenham 1052; Portia 9. 3.37g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Fine.
From the Eucharius Collection.
Following Caesar's victory at the battle of Thapsus, Cato fled to Utica along with the remaining Pompeians, where this type was struck. Having been pursued by Caesar, Cato refused an offer of clemency and committed suicide. The reverse design recalls those of an ancestor, another M. Cato, who struck coins at Rome in 89 BC.
Good Fine.
From the Eucharius Collection.
Following Caesar's victory at the battle of Thapsus, Cato fled to Utica along with the remaining Pompeians, where this type was struck. Having been pursued by Caesar, Cato refused an offer of clemency and committed suicide. The reverse design recalls those of an ancestor, another M. Cato, who struck coins at Rome in 89 BC.