Denarius Porcia: Marcus Porcius Cato, ROMA M•CATO / VICTRIX

€65,678.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year89 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#343/1, CRR#596, RSC#5-6, RCV I#247, RBW#1297
Obverse descriptionFemale (perhaps Roma) bust right, diademed, draped; behind, ROMA with MA in monogram, moneyer mark below with AT in monogram.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROMA M•CATO
(Translation: Marcus [Porcius] Cato)
Reverse descriptionVictoria seated right, wings behind, holding patera in right hand and palm in left hand. Inscription in exergue with TR in monogram; sometimes ST below seat.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTRIX
(Translation: Victor)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-89)  - RRC 343/1a; CRR- -
ND (-89)  - RRC 343/1b; CRR#596 -
ND (-89) ST - RRC 343/1c; CRR#596a -
Catalog ID9356906560
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