CNG 88, Lot: 1179. Estimate $300. Sold for $375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. C. Vibius Varus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.98 g, 5h). Rome mint. Head of Bacchus right, wearing wreath of ivy and grapes / Panther springing left; to left, garlanded altar surmounted by mask and thyrsus. Crawford 494/36; CRI 192; Sydenham 1138; Vibia 24. EF, toned. Bold strike on reverse.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 952.