

M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-mark (scorpion). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, [VI]CTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; Banti 21/20. 2.15 g. 14.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. EF.