Watch List notes:

C. Caecilius Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 125 BC. Head of Roma right, wearing helmet surmounted by eagle's head; ROMA downwards behind, monogram below chin / Jupiter, being crowned by Victory flying right, in biga of elephants to left, holding thunderbolt and reins; C•METELLVS in exergue. Crawford 269/1; RSC Caecilia 14. 3.92g, 18mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone with hints of iridescence on reverse.

Purchased from Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, London;
Ex private British collection.