Quinarius. 89 BC, Rome. 2h
Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath; M•CATO behind, control (thunderbolt) mark below.
Rev. Victory seated to right, holding pater and palm branch; M•CATO in exergue.
Crawford 343/2b var (see note).
A extremely rare variety with the legend M•CATO instead of VICTRIX on the reverse. Lovely light iridescent tone. Good Very Fine.
Ex. NAC Auction N, 26 June 2003, Lot 2253 (part of).