Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3679 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $150
L. CAECILIUS METELLUS, (c.96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.82 g), obv. Apollo head to right, star below, L.METEL behind, A.[AL]B.S.F. before, rev. Roma seated to left on shields, Victory stands behind crowning her, C.MA[LL] on left, ROMA in exergue, (S.220, Cr.335/1b, Syd.611a, Caecilia 45). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously private purchase from R.Loosley, Seaby.
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