Lot 4306
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
M. Cato, (c.89 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.89 g), Rome mint, obv. female bust draped right, ROMA [MA monogram] behind, [M. CATO] below, rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm, VICTRIX in exergue, (S.247, Cr.343/1b, Syd. 596, Porcia 5). Old cabinet toning very fine/good very fine and scarce.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
The seated figure is presumably Victoria Virgo, whose shrine was built by Cato Censorius. This type was revived more than four decades later by Cato Uticensis in his support of the Pompeians against Caesar.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120