Watch List notes:

M. Vargunteius, 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.93 g, 1 h), Rome. M•VARG Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; to right, star (mark of value). Rev. ROMA Jupiter in slow quadriga to right, holding thunderbolt in his left hand and palm frond in his right. Babelon (Vargunteia) 1. Crawford 257/1. RBW 1048. Sydenham 507. Nicely toned. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, nearly very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, acquired from M. Hervera (with collector's ticket).