302, Lot: 310. Estimate $150. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value below chin / Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a var. (star on helmet); Sydenham 480b; Caecilia 28. Good VF, toned, minor deposits on obverse. Rare variety without the star.