L. Caecilius Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 96 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right; A ALB S F before, L METEL behind / Roma seated left on pile of shields, holding sword and spear while Victory crowns her; C MALL in left field, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 335/1b. 3.89g, 18mm, 7h.
Very Fine, attractive deep old cabinet tone with blue iridescence around the devices.
Ex Eucharius Collection; Roma Numismatics E-Sale 25, 27 February 2016, lot 271.