M. Porcius Cato, Denarius, Rome, 89 BC
AR (g 3,73; mm 18; h 3)
Draped female bust r.; behind, ROMA; below, M CATO, Rv. Victory seated r., holding patera and palm branch; in ex. VICTRIX. Crawford 343/1b; Porcia 5; Sydenham 596.
Cabinet tone and extremely fine.