Lot 4286
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Q. Caecilius Metellus, (130 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.83 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below, Q ME TE behind, several letters ligated, 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 grey highlights, very fine and scarce.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
The moneyer's family, the Metelli, were at the height of their power in Rome at this time.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $250