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. 4.08g, 20mm, 11h.
Good Extremely Fine; area of flatness on obverse, attractive light cabinet tone with golden highlights.
Purchased from A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd. (dealer's ticket included).