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LOT 3066

M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. 127 BC.

Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma to right; star on neck guard, ROMA downwards behind, mark of value beneath chin / M • METELLVS • Q • F •, Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1b; BMCRR Rome 1147; RSC Caecilia 29a. Very Fine. Toned with golden iridescence around the devices.(3.88gr, 19mm, 7h.).

Provenance

Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s.
Private North Country, UK, collection (collector's ticket included).

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LOT 3066

M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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