TYPE Roman Republic, M. Caecilius Q. f. Metellus (moneyer), ca. 127 BC, silver denarius DESCRIPTION . Obv: Helmeted head of Roma to r., ROMA behind, star below chin Rev: Macedonian shield with elephant's head at center, M. METELLVS Q. F. around, all in wreath REFERENCE: SR 213, Syd 480 GRADING: F+, some pitting, uneven toning, test cut ORDER INFO: R2129, $38 A "better type" within Roman Republican coinage, featuring an unusual reverse motif (certainly for Roman times). The elephant's head is rather miniature, but discernible, with other elements of the shield (legend, pentagram borders) relatively well defined.