Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius AR Denarius. Spain, 81 BC. Diademed bust of Pietas to right; stork standing to right before / Jug and lituus; IMPER in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; BMCRR Spain 47-50; RSC Caecilia 44. 3.75g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive deep cabinet tone.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 253, 5 March 2018, lot 385;
Ex Kölner Münzkabinett, Auction 36, 16-17 April 1984, lot 177.