Watch List notes:

Roman Republican Coins

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 3.89 g. Q·METEL Laureate head of Jupiter r.; below, PIVS. Rev. SCIPIO Elephant r.; in exergue, IMP. Babelon Caecilia 47. Sydenham 1046. Sear Imperators 45. RBW 1601. Crawford 459/1.
In exceptional state of preservation. Wonderful iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Künker sale 83, 2003, 614.