Restored Denarius of M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Rome

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1979.428.40
People: After the issue of M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Roman
Title: Restored Denarius of M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Rome
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 82 BCE-80 BCE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period: Roman Republican period
Culture: Roman Republican
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/180976

Physical Descriptions

Medium

silver

Metal

AR

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

3.82 g

Die Axis

3

Denomination

denarius

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: Behind, ROMA downwards; before, mark of value (XVI in ligature)
Reverse Inscription: Around, counter-clockwise, M.METELLVS.Q.F

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RRC 369/1

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year: 1979
Object Number: 1979.428.40
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Head of Apollo r.; behind, ROMA downwards; before, mark of value (XVI in ligature). Border of dots. Hole drilled at 12:00.
Rev.: Macedonian shield with elephant's head; around, counter-clockwise, M.METELLVS.Q.F. Laurel wreath border. Hole drilled through Q of legend.

Verification Level

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