L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus (128 B.C.) - Silver Denarius - 18mm, 3.79g |
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Obverse - Helmeted head of Roma right. A Star (XVI in monogram) below |
Reverse - Pax in biga right, elephant's head, with bell attached, below horses. In exergue: ROMA |
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Minted in Rome ca. 128 B.C. Reference: Crawford, M.H., "Roman Republican Coinage" (RRC), nr. 261/1. Sydenham E.A., "The Coinage of the Roman Republic" (CRR), nr. 496. Grueber, H.A., "Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum" (BMC), nr. 1044. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 1, p99, nr.138. Seaby, H.A., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 1, p21, Caecilia nr. 38. Quality: Fine+ |