★ Beautiful iridescent toning ★

C. Malleolus, A. Albinus Sp.f., and L. Caecilius Metellus, 96 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.93 g, 11 h), Rome. L•METEL - A•ALB•S•F Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. C•MALL / ROMA Roma seated left on shields, holding scepter in her right hand and being crowned by Victory standing behind her. Babelon (Poblicia) 2, (Postumia) 2 and (Caecilia) 45. Crawford 335/1a. RBW 1200. Attractive light iridescent toning. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, acquired from Calicó (with collector's ticket).