The
gens Vibia gained prominence during the later years of the republic when C. Vibius Pansa, a younger relative of the moneyer, obtained the consulship in 43 BC. Coinage of the moneyer frequently display
Apollo and
Minerva as family types of the Vibii. The date of issue, 90 BC, coincides with the passing of the Lex Iulia which gave full Roman status to Rome's Italian allies during the Social war.
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, control-mark below chin, border of dots.
Rev. Minerva in quadriga, holding spear and reins, trophy in right hand, C. VIBIVS. C. F. in exergue.