Ex Sternberg 1977.
An Interesting Collection of Roman Republican Bronze Coins.
M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. Quadrans 127, Æ 19 mm, 5.70 g. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion's skin headdress; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow r., inscribed M·METELLVS; above, Macedonian shield and before, three pellets. Below, ROMA. Babelon Caecilia 33. Sydenham 482b. RBW –. Crawford 263/5a.
Exceptionally well struck and with a superb dark tone. Extremely fine
Ex Sternberg sale VII, 1977, 305.