Lot 3679

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

L. Caecilius Metellus, (c.96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.82 g), obv. Apollo head to right, star below, L.METEL behind, A.[AL]B.S.F. before, rev. Roma seated to left on shields, Victory stands behind crowning her, C.MA[LL] on left, ROMA in exergue, (S.220, Cr.335/1b, Syd.611a, Caecilia 45). Toned, good very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously private purchase from R.Loosley, Seaby.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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