Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. Silver Denarius (3.99 g), 90 BC. Rome. PANSA behind, laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, uncertain symbol. Reverse C VIBIVS C F in exergue, Minerva, holding trophy, reins and spear, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 342/5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 2d. Well struck and perfectly centered. Delicate golden luster. Superb Extremely Fine.

The are several distinct varieties of the denarii of C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. On those with the quadriga reverse, Crawford types 342/4 and 342/5, there are two varieties, with and without Victory flying above. Crawford notes that the figure of Victory on Pansa's coinage presumably reflects Roman successes during the Social War.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex Tkalec (29 February 2008), 95.