C. Caecilius Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 125 BC. Head of Roma to right, wearing helmet surmounted by eagle's head; ROMA downwards behind, monogram below chin / Jupiter, being crowned by Victory flying to right, driving biga of elephants to left, holding [thunderbolt] and reins; C•METELL[VS] in exergue. Crawford 269/1; BMCRR Rome 1180; RBW 1085; RSC Caecilia 14. 3.98g, 18mm, 8h.
Good Extremely Fine; lustrous metal.
From the Dr. Ulisses Vaz Pardal Collection;
Acquired from Tauler & Fau.