C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. AR Denarius, circa 90 BC. Cr. 342/5b; B. 1. AR. 4.04 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck, brilliant and prettily toned. Gash on reverse, made before striking, otherwise. EF. A very interesting overweight example, despite the gash across the reverse surface. (C. Stannard 'The adjustment al marco of the weight of Roman Republican denarii blanks by gouging' in 'Metallurgy in numismatics vol 3' Royal Numismatic Society, 1993).