C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius (ca. 125 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.89 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Rome. ROMA, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet decorated with griffin head and crest; X (mark of value) below chin / C•METELLVS (ME ligate), Jupiter driving biga of elephants left, reins in right hand, thunderbolt in left; victory flying right above, crowning him with wreath. Crawford 269/1. Sydenham 485. Caecilia 14. Lightly toned. From the Historical Scholar Collection

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