Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Caecilius Quinti filius Quinti nepos Metellus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome in 127 BC by Marcus Caecilius Metellus, son of Quintus, grandson of Quintus. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. Behind her is the inscription "ROMA' written downwards. The star below her chin is a mark of value.

The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. The depiction is a military one, with Roma in a helmet.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-506-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15074
• Date: 127
  127 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; mostly moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, ROMA, downwards; star below chin / Rev. Macedonian shield, decorated with elephant's head; around, M . METELLVS . Q .. F .; all within lau
  Coin Type: Crawford 263/1b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 263/1b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus (Maker)
  Rome
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus, 127 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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