THE ALFRED FRANKLIN COLLECTION OF ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN SILVER AND BRONZE COINS, C. Vibius Varus (42 BC), Silver Denarius, head of Liber facing right, wearing an ivy-wreath, rev C VIBIVS – VARVS, garlanded altar, on which rests a mask and a thyrsus, a panther springs towards it from the right, 3.97g, 3h (Cr 494/36; Syd 1138; RBW 1739). Attractive iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine.
Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated
Estimate: £300-350