M. Vargunteius, 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.88 g, 5 h), Rome. M• VAR G Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; before, star (mark of value). Rev. ROMA Jupiter in slow quadriga to right, holding thunderbolt in his left hand and palm frond in his right. Babelon (Vargunteia) 1. Crawford 257/1. RBW 1048. Sydenham 507. Lightly toned. Very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired at the New York International Numismatic Convention (with collector's ticket).