Watch List notes:

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.90 g, 6 h), Rome. Q. METEL PIVS Laureate head of Jupiter to right. Rev. SCIPIO / IMP Elephant advancing right. Babelon (Caecilia) 47. Crawford 459/1. RBW 1601. Sydenham 1046. A beautifully toned example with a charming reverse. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.