Description

Roman Republic.

Gaius Vaecillus Metellus Caprarius.

AR denarius 125 B.C., Rome.

Obverse:  Roma, wearing winged helmet, decorated with griffin and crest.

Legend: ROMA.

Reverse: Jupiter driving biga of Elephants.

Reverse legend: C.METELLVS.

Reference: Crawford 269/1, Sydenham 485.

Silver, 3.82g, 17mm.

Grade: Obverse gFine, reverse better VF.

SOLD.