An Interesting Collection of Roman Republican Bronze Coins.
L. Caecilius Metellus. Sextans 128, Æ 18 mm, 2.73 g. Head of Mercury r., caduceus over shoulder; behind, two pellets. Rev. Prow r.; above, elephant's head r. and before, two pellets. Below, ROMA. Babelon Caecilia 42. Sydenham 497c. RBW –. Crawford 262/5.
Of the highest rarity. Lovely green patina and very fine