Denarius Caecilia: Lucius Caecilius Metellus, L•METEL•A•ALB•S•F / C•MALL ROMA

€66,745.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year95 BC - 92 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.72 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#335/1, CRR#611, RSC#45-46, RCV I#220
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Apollo right, sometimes a star or a crescent below. Two moneyers marks counterclockwise, one before and one behind. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL•METEL A•ALB•S•F
(Translation: Lucius Caecilius Metellus Aulus Postumius S. f. Albinus)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated left on pile of shields, holding sword in left hand and spear in right hand, crowned by winged Victory standing behind. Moneyer mark counterclockwise in left field with AL in monogram, ROMA in exergue. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC•MALL ROMA
(Translation: Gaius Poblicius Malleolus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (95 BC - 92 BC)  - RRC 335/1a -
ND (95 BC - 92 BC)  - RRC 335/1b; start below head -
ND (95 BC - 92 BC)  - RRC 335/1c; crescent below head -
Catalog ID4133462630
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