Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius AR Denarius. Spain, 81 BC. Diademed bust of Pietas right; stork standing to right before / Jug and lituus, IMPER below; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; BMCRR Spain 47-50; RSC Caecilia 44. 3.79g, 18mm, 4h.
Good Extremely Fine; wonderful dark old cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence around the devices.
Ex Frank Sternberg AG, Auction XXXII, 28 October 1996, lot 278;
Ex Munz Zentrum – Albrecht + Hoffmann GmbH, Auction 33, 23 November 1978, lot 558.