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    (1) C. Vibius Varus
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    An AR Denarius struck 42 BC in Rome
    Obverse: Laureate and bearded head of Hercules right.

    Reverse: Minerva, helmeted and draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and Victory in extended left; shield at side, C • VIBIVS downward to right, VARVS downward to left.

    Diameter: 19 mm
    Die Orientation: -
    Weight: 3.67 g
    We know almost nothing about the moneyer apart from his coins. David Sear notes that this is one of the two rare 'types honoring Minerva and Hercules and allude to the forthcoming struggle with the Republican forces led by Brutus and Cassius. The goddess of war, the consort of Jupiter, and the legendary hero are invoked as powerful allies of the Triumvirs in their quest to avenge the murder of Caesar'.

    Provenance: Heritage Auctions - Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction Session 5 (September 5-9 2019), lot 155. Coin Galleries: The Numismatic Review and Fixed Price List (May - June, 1960), lot A371.
    Crawford 494/37
    Roman Republican (44-36 BC)
    (2) C. Vibius Varus
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    An AR Denarius struck 42 BC in Rome
    Obverse: bust of Minerva right wearing crested Corinthian helmet and Aegis

    Reverse: naked Hercules standing left, resting right hand on club set on ground, lion skin in the left hand; C•VIBIVS / VARVS

    Diameter: 17 mm
    Die Orientation: -
    Weight: 4 g
    No notes for this coin
    Crawford 494/38; RSC Vibia 26
    Roman Republican (44-36 BC)