Lot 3735
Sale 99 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Q. Caecilius Metellus, (130 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.74 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below, Q ME TE behind, rev. Jupiter in slow quadriga to right, holding branch and thunderbolt, ROMA in exergue, (S.132, Cr.256/1, Syd.509, RSC Caecilia 21). Old cabinet toning with blue and golden highlights, a few scratches on obverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
The moneyer's family, the Metelli, were at the height of their power in Rome at this time.
- Estimate
- $140
- Result Status
- Passed in