Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 1778 Session 6 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $190
M. CAECILIUS, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.690 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, ROMA upwards behind, rev. Macedonian shield on which is an elephant's head, all within wreath, M.METELLVS Q.F. around, (S.139 [£55 VF], Cr.263/1a, Syd.480). Even grey patina, good very fine and scarce.
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Estimate $150
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