Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.96 g, 12h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork right / Capis and lituus within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751; Caecilia 44; RBW 1397. Old cabinet toning, some light deposits in the devices, obverse die damage. Good VF. The obverse die damage gives Pietas the appearance of having her eye gouged out.
From the Alpine Collection, with old collection ticket included.