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Elephant’s Head series, possibly L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus or Delmaticus, circa 128 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.33 mm, 3.91 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, * (mark of value). Rev. Pax driving fast biga right, holding olive branch, sceptre and reins; below, head of an elephant wearing bell; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 262/1. Babelon (Caecilia) 38. Sydenham 496. Nicely toned. A full Very Fine.

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Elephant’s Head series, possibly L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus or Delmaticus, circa 128 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.33 mm, 3.91 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, * (mark of value). Rev. Pax driving fast biga right, holding olive branch, sceptre and reins; below, head of an elephant wearing bell; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 262/1. Babelon (Caecilia) 38. Sydenham 496. Nicely toned. A full Very Fine.