M. Cato, 89 BC. Quinarius (Silver, 14 mm, 2.17 g, 1 h), Rome. M•CATO•VIII Head of Liber with long hair to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. VICTRIX Victory seated right, holding patera in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder. Babelon (Porcia) 7. Crawford 343/2b. RBW 1298 var. (letter below head of Liber). Sydenham 597c. Nicely toned. Struck somewhat off center and with areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Chaponnière & Firmenich 13, 16 May 2021, 494 (part of) and from the Dr. Harwood Collection, Baldwin & Glendining, 8 October 1975, 101 (part of) (with collector's ticket).