Denarius (C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius; C•M͡ETELLVS) (125 BC) front Denarius (C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius; C•M͡ETELLVS) (125 BC) back
Denarius (C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius; C•M͡ETELLVS) (125 BC) photo
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Denarius C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius; C•M͡ETELLVS 125 BC

125 BC year
Silver 3.88 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
125 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.88 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#401379
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Jupiter, crowned by flying Victory, in biga of elephants, left, holding thunderbolt in left hand and reins in right hand. Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C•M͡ETELLVS