385, Lot: 436. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus. 128 BC. Æ Quadrans (20mm, 5.37 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion’s skin; ••• (mark of value) behind / Prow of galley right; above, elephant’s head right; ••• (mark of value) to right, ROMA below. Crawford 262/4; Sydenham 497b; Type as RBW 1063. VF, dark green patina with light earthen highlights. Well struck.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection.