

M. Cato. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Female draped bust right; behind, [R]OMA (MA ligate); below, [M·CATO (AT ligate)]. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/1b; B. (Porcia) 6. 3.92 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Areas of flat strike. Good EF.