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Denarius with head of Roma, struck under C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius
Roman
Republican Period
about 125 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 3.79 gm. Die Axis: 9
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.440
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Roma, right, wearing winged helmet. The crest of which is in the form of a Phrygian cap with gryphon's head or star.
Monogram off flan under chin. ROMA (behind)
Reverse: Jupiter in biga of elephants walking to left; above, Victory with wreath.
METELLVS (in exergue)
Monogram off flan under chin. ROMA (behind)
Reverse: Jupiter in biga of elephants walking to left; above, Victory with wreath.
METELLVS (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Joseph H. Clark Collection; June 6, 1912: gift of Joseph H. Clark to MFA