327, Lot: 866. Estimate $100. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.88 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, star on flap; mark of value below chin / Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; Caecilia 29. VF, toned, minor deposits.
From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.22498.