Description

Roman Republic.

AR Denarius B.C. 130.

Q. Caecilius Metellus.

Obverse: Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet and pearl necklace. Q. METE behind , star (mark of value) beneath chin.

Reverse: Jupiter in walking quadriga (four horse chariot) right, holding thunderbolt in his left hand and branch in his right. ROMA in exergue.

Silver, weight, 3.94g, diameter, 19mm.

Catalogues: Sear Roman coins and their values: Sear 132, Crawford 256/1, Sydenham 509, RBW 1042.

Grade: gFine-aVF.