Q. Caecilius Metellus Æ Quadrans. Rome or unofficial issue from uncertain mint, 130 BC. Head of Hercules right, three pellets behind / Prow right; Q•METE above, S before, ROMA below. Crawford 256/4a. 3.95g, 17mm, 10h.
Good Fine.
Ex RBW Collection;
Privately purchased from A.H. Baldwin & Sons, February 1989 (£ 30,- / 54$).
Given the garbled legend and unusual prow form this is probably an imitative issue.