C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. 125 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Rome mint.

Electronic Auction 509
Lot: 472. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. 125 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; mark of value below chin / Jupiter, holding reins and thunderbolt, driving biga of elephants left; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath. Crawford 269/1; Sydenham 485; Caecilia 14; RBW 1085. Deeply toned, traces of find patina, roughness. VF.

From the Charles Chamberlain Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 66 (11 June 2003), lot 56.


Closing Date and Time: 9 February 2022 at 12:37:00 ET.

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