M. Vargunteius, 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.92 g, 2 h), Rome. M•VARG Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; before, 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. Beautifully toned. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired at the New York International Numismatic Convention.