Q. Caecilius Metellus. Denarius 130, AR 19 mm, 3.92 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; below chin, * and behind, Q·METE. Rev. Jupiter in slow quadriga r., holding thunderbolt and branch. In exergue, ROMA. Babelon Caecilia 21. Sydenham 509. RBW 1042. Crawford 256/1.
Light iridescent tone, minor traces of double-striking on obverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg sale 80, 2014, 3011.