

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. AR Denarius, 127 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards; below chin, barred X. Rev. Macedonian shield decorated with elephant's head; around M·METELLVS·Q·F, all in laurel wreath. Cr. 263/1b; B. (Caecilia) 29. 3.76 g. 27.00 mm. Porous. About VF.