Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.87 g, 8 h), military mint traveling with Sulla's army in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas to right; to right, stork standing right. Rev. IMPER Jug and lituus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 44. Crawford 374/2. Sydenham 750. Lightly toned and clear. Some striking faults, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Münzen und Medaillen AG in Basel prior to 1975.