M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 127 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; star on neck guard, ROMA downwards behind, mark of value below chin / M•METELLVS Q•F, Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1b; BMCRR Rome 1147; RSC Caecilia 29a. 3.83g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; edge cut at 3h, beautiful old cabinet tone.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria; collector's ticket included.