Ancients
L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus (ca. 128 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.93 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, scratches. Head of Roma right, wearing pendant earring, necklace, and helmet decorated with griffin crest; mark of value behind / ROMA, Pax driving fast biga right; elephant head right wearing bell below. Crawford 262/1. Sydenham 496. Caecilia 38.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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