M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 6h). Rome mint. EF.Triton XXVII Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces and peaked, star on ear-flap, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; X (mark of value) below chin; ROMA upward to left / Macedonian shield with head of elephant right in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath; M • METELLVS • Q • F around. Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; Caecilia 29; BMCRR Rome 1145; Kestner 2368-70; RBW 1064; CNR Caecilia 47 (this coin). Old cabinet toning with light iridescence. EF. Exceptional, one of the finest known. |