CNG 112, Lot: 544. Estimate $500. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. C. Vibius Varus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.70 g, 12h). 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; RBW 1739. Attractively toned, struck slightly off center. Superb EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.