Object numberCC59.2.0073
denarius, Roman Republic, 127 BCE
Date127 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.88 cm, 3.81 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Roma, looking right. Behind, ROMA is inscribed downwards.
ROMA
ROMA
Rome
A laurel wreath border surrounds a Macedonian shield with an elephant's head on it. M METELLUS Q F is inscribed around.
MARCUS METELLUS, QUINTI FILIUS
M METELLUS Q F
Marcus Metellus, son of Quintus
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