Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.88 g, 1 h), Rome. Diademed head of Pietas to right; before to right, stork. Rev. IMPER Jug and lituus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 44. Crawford 374/2. RBW 1397. Sydenham 750. A perfectly centered and beautifully toned example. Extremely fine.
From an old Viennese collection, formed in the 1950s and 1960s and in 3rd generation family possession since.