Lot 735 | M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 11). Helmeted head of Roma r., star on flap; to l., ROMA upwards, denomination mark before, Rv. Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss;

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M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 11). Helmeted head of Roma r., star on flap; to l., ROMA upwards, denomination mark before, Rv. Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss;

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 11). Helmeted head of Roma r., star on flap; to l., ROMA upwards, denomination mark before, Rv. Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss; M•METELLVS Q•F around, all in laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Caecilia 29; Sydenham 480. Lustrous, rev. slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine