Lot 3968
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
M. Caecilius, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.842 grams), 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 [ú55 VF], Cr.263/1b, Syd.480a, RSC Caecilia 29a). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Only 44 obverse dies was used for this coinage according to Crawford.
- Estimate
- $140
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $100