Denarius of M. Porcius Cato

Denarius of M. Porcius Cato - Obverse

Obverse: Draped busted of female (Roma? or Libertas?) right with hair collected in knot; ROMA behind; M CATO PRO PR before

Denarius of M. Porcius Cato - Reverse

Reverse: Victory seated right holding wreath in right hand; VICTRIX (TR ligatured) in exergue below; border of dots

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Details

Issuer:
M. Porcius Cato
Date Minted:
Spring 47 - Spring 46 BCE
Mint:
Utica
Obverse:
Draped busted of female (Roma? or Libertas?) right with hair collected in knot; ROMA behind; M CATO PRO PR before
Reverse:
Victory seated right holding wreath in right hand; VICTRIX (TR ligatured) in exergue below; border of dots
Denomination:
Denarius
Metal:
Silver
Weight:
4.14g
Diameter:
19mm
Grade:
VF
Reference:
Crawford 462/1b; CRI 46b; BMCRR Africa 18