ROMA/Elephant Head RARE no Bell, PAX in Two and 46 similar items

Right Click picture to see larger image size. ROMAN REPUBLIC ANCIENT COINAGE L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus Rome Mint. Struck 128 BC. Silver Denarius. 17mm. 3.84g. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value behind. Reverse: Pax driving galloping biga (two horse chariot) to right, holding olive branch, sceptre, and reins; elephant's head below~The elephant's head on the reverse, refers to the victory of L. Caecilius Metellus in 250 BC over the Carthaginians at Panormus. VERY RARE without bell around neck of elephant, ROMA in exergue. Ref. Crawford 262/1; BMCRR Rome 1044; Caecilia 38. Very Fine, areas of very minor porosity. Very Rare without bell around elephant head. Crawford notes that the bell around the elephant's head is 'occasionally missing' on this issue (p. 287) however this is somewhat of an understatement for Richard Schaefer only identified three no-bell dies from over fifty in RRDP. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. All images, description Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery and may not be used without permission.