Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius
Bid
| Estimated price | 600 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Denarius. 81 BC, North Italian. 3.74 g. 18.00 mm. 6h
Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right.
Rev. Elephant walking left; Q • C • M • P • I in exergue.
Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; RSC Caecilia 43; BMCRR Spain 43-6; RBW 1396.
A lovely specimen with a wonderful elephant on the revers. Lightly toned with some iridescence, traces of die rust on obverse, otherwise good VF.
Ex CNG Auction 372, 2016, Lot 366.
Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XII, 26 September 1990, lot 799.