Roman Silver & Bronze - Republic
Lot 2741 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $280
M. CAECILIUS, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.95 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, ROMA downwards behind, rev. Macedonian shield on which is an elephant's head, all within wreath, M.METELLVS Q.F. around, (S.139, Cr.263/1b, Syd.480a). Off centred obverse, nearly very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr L. J. Sherwin Collection.
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