Watch List notes:

C. Vibius Varus, 42 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.78 g, 4 h), Rome. Head of Bacchus to right, wearing wreath of ivy. Rev. VARVS / C•VIBIVS Panther leaning with his paws against garlanded altar surmounted by mask od Silen and thyrsus. Babelon (Vibia) 24. Crawford 494/36. RBW 1739. Sydenham 1138. Beautifully toned. Nearly extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s.