Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4102 Session 14 (4.30pm Thu 27th March) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $140
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SOLD $160
M. CAECILIUS, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.71 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, ROMA downwards behind, rev. Macedonian shield on which is an elephant's head, all within wreath, M.METELLVS Q.F. around, (S.139, Cr.263/1b, Syd.480a). Very fine and scarce.
Only 44 obverse dies were used for this coinage according to Crawford.
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