237, Lot: 293. Estimate $100. Sold for $84. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; mark of value below / Roma seated left on pile of shields, holding spear and parazonium, being crowned by Victory standing behind. Crawford 335/1b; Sydenham 611a; Caecilia 45. VF, toned, flan adjustment marks.

From the Collection of Professor L. Fontana.