Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, mark of value below chin. Reverse: M METELLVS Q F around Macedonian shield on which there is an elephant's head, all within laurel wreath. Very attractive specimen of this interesting issue, in VF+/EF- condition, conserving complete details on both sides and bold reliefs checkable at photo. Crawford 263/1a, Sydenham 480. Rome mint, 127 BC. 3,9 g - 17 mm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our site about Numismatics and Archaeology: aeternitas-numismatics.com |