Denarius of M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Rome
CoinsRoman Republican2nd century BCE

Denarius of M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Rome

c. 127 BCE

Artists

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. MetellusCoin Constituent

Description

Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA downwards; before, mark of value (XVI in monogram). Border of dots. Rev.: Macedonian shield with elephant's head; around, counter-clockwise, M.METELLVS.Q.F. Laurel wreath border.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
silver
Culture
Roman Republican
Period
Roman Republican period
Century
2nd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3.85 g

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