C. Malleolus, A. Albinus Sp.f., and L. Caecilius Metellus, 96 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 3 h), Rome. L•METEL - [A•ALB•S•F] Laureate head of Apollo to right; below, ✱ (mark of value). Rev. C•MALL / ROMA Roma seated left on shields, holding scepter in her right hand and parazonium with her left, being crowned by Victory standing behind her. Babelon (Poblicia) 3, (Postumia) 3 and (Caecilia) 46. Crawford 335/1b. RBW 1201. Sydenham 611a. Nicely toned. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired at the New York International Numismatic Convention in 2002 (with collector's ticket).