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Cr  263/5a   Æ Quadrans  M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus
Rome, c. 127 b.c.e.

o: Hercules hd r., lion's skin headdress; behind, three pellets
r: Prow r., inscribed M·METELLVS; abv, Macedonian shield; bf, three pellets; below, ROMA

Although not particularly fascinating, this type has the moneyer's name inscribed across the galley side.  For extra measure, young Marcus-son-of-Quintus-grandson-of-Quintus  added the Macedonian shield often found with the Metelli, which, in my view, always includes an elephant at the center of the shield, even on this tiny object, and more readily visible on the denarius and semis in this series.

19.8 mm., 4.10 gm  I think there is some sign of overstriking; it is not a common coin.

Cr 263/5a Æ Quadrans M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus

Rome, c. 127 b.c.e.

o: Hercules hd r., lion's skin headdress; behind, three pellets
r: Prow r., inscribed M·METELLVS; abv, Macedonian shield; bf, three pellets; below, ROMA

Although not particularly fascinating, this type has the moneyer's name inscribed across the galley side. For extra measure, young Marcus-son-of-Quintus-grandson-of-Quintus added the Macedonian shield often found with the Metelli, which, in my view, always includes an elephant at the center of the shield, even on this tiny object, and more readily visible on the denarius and semis in this series.

19.8 mm., 4.10 gm I think there is some sign of overstriking; it is not a common coin.

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