Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1033. Estimate $250.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Vibius Varus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (3.65 g, 5h). Rome mint. Head of Bacchus right, wearing wreath of ivy and grapes / Panther advancing left; to left, garlanded altar surmounted by mask and thyrsos. Crawford 494/36; CRI 192; Sydenham 1138; Vibia 24. Near EF, attractive old toning.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1092; Münzen und Medaillen 53 (29 November 1977), lot 207.