Watch List notes:

M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, circa 82-80 BC. Head of Apollo to right, hair tied with band, ROMA behind, XVI monogram (mark of value) below chin / Macedonian shield decorated with elephant's head to right, M• METELLVS• Q• F• around; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 369/1; BMCRR Rome 1149; RSC Caecilia 30. 3.75g, 17mm, 2h.

Near Very Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone.

From the collection of Z.P., Austria.