Watch List notes:

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, 127 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.53 g), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, ROMA downward; below chin, X. Rev. Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss; around, M•METELLVS•Q•F•; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 30. Crawford 263/1b. RBW 1064 var. (ROMA upward). Sydenham 480a. Beautifully toned. A few minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, privately acquired from Numiphil Basel in the 1960s or 1970s (with original ticket).