Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.94 g, 12 h), Rome. Diademed head of Pietas to right; before, stork. Rev. IMPER Jug and lituus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 44. Crawford 374/2. RBW 1397. Sydenham 750. A lovely piece with beautiful iridescent toning. Light die rust on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the S. Pozzi Collection, privately purchased from J. Kern at the 5th international coin fair in Zurich on 30 October 1976.