Lot 4287
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
M. Caecilius, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.94 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, RSC Caecilia 29). Good very fine with old cabinet toning with blue and golden highlights, very scarce.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
The son of Q. Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus, who defeated the Macedonian pretender Andriscus in 148 B.C. This is an early example of a moneyer commemorating his family on the coinage.
- Estimate
- $280
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $400