M. Porcius Cato AR Denarius. Rome, 89 BC. Draped female bust to right; ROMA (partially ligate) behind, [M•CATO] (partially ligate) below / Victory seated to right, holding palm-branch and patera; VICTRIX (partially ligate) in exergue. Crawford 343/1b; BMCRR Italy 657; RSC Porcia 5. 3.81g, 18mm, 3h.
Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone, hints of blue iridescence.
From a private European collection.