Watch List notes:

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, 127 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.91 g, 9 h), Rome. ROMA Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; below chin, star (mark of value). Rev. M•METELLVS•Q•F• Macedonian shield with elephant's head right in central boss; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 29. Crawford 263/1a. RBW 1064. Sydenham 480. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Bolaffi 23, 5 December 2013, 91 (with collector's ticket).