Q. Caecilius Metellus Æ Semis. Rome(?), 130 BC. Laureate head of Saturn right; S behind / Prow of galley right; Q•METE above, S before, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 256/2a; RBW 1043 (same dies). 3.22g, 21mm, 9h.
Good Fine.
From the Thersites Collection.
Struck on a very thin and lightweight flan, and of an irregular style, this coin and its compatriot from the RBW collection are considered by Andrew McCabe to be unofficial issues.