Rare Metellus denarius with interesting type of reverse, with Macedonian shield.
Ex. Marti Hervera and Soler & Llach, Auction 1087, 2015.
Roman Republic
M. Caecilius Metellus Q.f. (127 BC), Denarius 127 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: helmeted head of Roma right; star on neck guard, ROMA downwards behind, monogram below chin
Reverse: Macedonian shield with elephant head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath
M METELLVS Q F
Weight 4.0 g
