Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4249 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $140
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SOLD $150
L. CAECILIUS METELLUS DIADEMATUS, (128 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.75 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * behind, rev. ROMA in exergue, Pax in biga to right, elephant's head with bell attached below horses, (S.138, Cr.262/1, Syd.496, RSC Caecilia 38). Toned, nearly very fine and rare.
The Elephant symbol on the reverse may refer to the Metellus family's victory over the Carthaginians in 251 B.C. when elephants were taken as booty.
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