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C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius (125 BC). AR denarius (3.84 gm). Rome. ROMA behind, helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, denomination mark / C. METELLVS in exergue, Jupiter driving biga of elephants left; above, Victory flying right, crowning him with wreath. Crawford 269/1. Sydenham 485. Caecilia 14. Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine.From The Mayflower Collection.The reverse of this coin depicts the triumphal procession of elephants captured during the First Punic War. In 251 BC, the moneyer's ancestor, L. Caecilius Metellus, led a brilliant victory over the Carthaginians at Panormus, capturing the entire force of enemy elephants.

Estimate: 375.00-475.00 USD