Roman republic, AR denarius. 127 BC, M. Caecilius 
Q.f.Q.n.Metellus. 17.75mm, 2.94 g.

ROMA, helmeted head of Roma right, star beneath chin.
M METELLVS Q F, legend around Macedonian shield on which 
there is an elephant's head, all within laurel wreath. 

Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; Caecilia 28; Sear 139.

With permission of TimeLine Auctions 
(www.timelineauctions.com), May, 2017