Marc Antony AR Denarius. Rome, 42 BC. C. Vibius Varus, moneyer. Bearded bare head of Marc Antony right / Fortuna standing left, holding Victory and cornucopiae; C•VIBIVS downwards to right, VARVS upwards to left. Crawford 494/32; CRI 149; BMCRR Rome 4293-4; RSC 4; Cahn 83 (1933), 2970 (same dies). 3.84g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; lightly crystallised, attractive old cabinet tone. Very Rare.
Ex Alan Brookbanks Collection;
Acquired from Simon Bendall prior to 2015.