196, Lot: 205. Estimate $150. Sold for $242. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. 127 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.81 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; star on helmet / Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; Caecilia 29. VF, toned, small test cut on edge.