Watch List notes:

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, 127 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g), Rome, 263. 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. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.