Davissons Ltd.
Auction 36 22 February 2017
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 B.C. AR denarius. 4 gm. 22 mm. Mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right, stork to right / Capis and lituus, IMPER in exergue, all within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2. RSC Caecilia 44. Good Very Fine; deeply struck with beautiful iridescent tone; well centered on an even round flan.
This issue was produced by Pius serving as a commander in Sulla's army, presumably in a traveling military mint.