429, Lot: 297. Estimate $150. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.85 g, 7h). 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. Good VF, deeply toned, minor deposits. Well struck.

From the DMS Collection.