Lot 229:
L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred, X. Rev. Goddess in biga right; below, elephant's head with bell attached; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 262/1; B. (Caecilia) 38; RRSC D62. 3.71 g. 17.5 mm. Fascinating issue. Porous surfaces. VF. Crawford suggests the moneyer is presumably either L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus or L. Caecilius Metellus Delmaticus.