

M. Cato. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped female bust right; behind, ROMA; below neck truncation, [M. CATO]. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm-branch; in exergue, VICTRIX. Cr. 343/1b; B. (Porcia) 5. 3.96 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Lovely iridescent tone, with reddish highlights. Minor areas of striking weakness, otherwise. about EF.