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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 164 | Auction date: 26 May 2026 |
| Lot number: 10 Price realized: 4,750 CHF (Approx. 6,021 USD / 5,194 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. Denarius 125, AR 17 mm, 3.94 g. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; below chin, * and behind, ROMA. Rev. Jupiter, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants l., holding thunderbolt in l. hand and reins in r.; in exergue, C·METELLVS. Babelon Caecilia 14. Sydenham 485. RBW 1085. Crawford 269/1. In exceptional condition for the issue. Good extremely fine Ex M&M Numismatics III, 2000, 269; Tkalec 9 May 2005, 125 and NAC 143, 2024, Dioscuri, 98 sales. Moneyer probably the consul of 113 B.C. The elephants recall the victory of L. Caecilius Metellus, Cos. 251, over Hasdrubal at Panormus in 250 and the capture of Hasdrubal's elephants. Estimate: 2500 CHF |  |
