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Auction 42  9 Jan 2018
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Lot 423

Starting price: 2000 USD
Price realized: 3100 USD
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Junianus. Silver Denarius (3.93 g), 47-46 BC. Utica. LEG PRO PR on left, CRASS IVN on right, turreted head of Utica right, between grain ear and winged caduceus; above, uncertain object (aplustre?); below, rostrum. rev. SCIP IMP on left, METEL PIVS on right, trophy between lituus and capis. Crawford 460/3; HCRI 42; Sydenham 1049; Caecilia 52. Boldly struck and perfectly centered with delicate iridescent tones. A marvelous specimen. NGC grade MS*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $2,500

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
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