I could use an ID on this

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  1. Beginner345

    Beginner345 Active Member

    mc qfes-l1600.jpg mc qfs-l1600.jpg A coin i picked up months ago at an offline auction
    3.81 gm
    16.1mm
    by the reverse I think its Mettelus but I don't know which Sear . but I don't know about the obverse
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    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    M. CAECILIUS Q.f. Q.n. METELLUS.jpg
    M. CAECILIUS Q.f. Q.n. METELLUS
    AR DENARIUS
    OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, star below chin
    REVERSE: M•METELLVS•Q•F•, legend around Macedonian shield on which there is an elephant's head, all within laurel wreath
    Rome, 127 BC
    3.6g, 17mm
    Cr263/1a; Syd 480; Caecilia 29
     
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    Beginner345 Active Member

    thanks Bing.
     
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    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    You're welcome
     
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