Summary

Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 125 BC
Moneyer: C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius (C. METELLVS)
Minted by Rome

Obverse Description

Head of Roma, wearing a Phrygian helmet, facing right; behind, ROMA; denomination mark off flan

Reverse Description

Jupiter being drawn to left in a biga of elephants; above Victory with wreath crowning Jupiter; in exergue, C METELLVS

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The moneyer is believed to be C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius who became Consul in 113 BC. The elephants on the reverse promote the family of the moneyer through his ancestor L. Caecilius Metellus who defeated Hastrubal in 250 BC and captured his war elephants.

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