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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Caecilius Metellus

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minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Caecilius Metellus
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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Caeclius Metellus in 125 BC. 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 Phrygian helmet. Behind her and written downwards is the inscription 'ROMA'.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. For much of the 2nd century BC there were three moneyers each year. A number of members of the Metellus clan minted coins.

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