★ Masterpiece in Miniature ★

M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, uncertain control-symbol. (thyrsus?). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7. AR. 2.12 g. 14.50 mm. From masterly engraved dies and superb. Enchanting light iridescent cabinet tone. EF.