Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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ROMAN REPUBLIC. Q. Caecilius Metellus. AR Denarius (3.94 gms), Rome Mint, ca. 130 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Cr-256/1; Syd-509. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value below chin; Reverse: Jupiter driving quadriga right, holding palm fronds, reigns, and thunderbolt. Rather attractively toned, this lovely example provides a strong strike and sharp details throughout. A beautiful and early piece of Roman Republic history.
Estimate: $600 - $900
Cr-256/1; Syd-509. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value below chin; Reverse: Jupiter driving quadriga right, holding palm fronds, reigns, and thunderbolt. Rather attractively toned, this lovely example provides a strong strike and sharp details throughout. A beautiful and early piece of Roman Republic history.
Estimate: $600 - $900