Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Brockage Denarius (17.5mm, 3.94 g, 12h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork right / Incuse of obverse. Cf. Crawford 374/1-2; cf. Sydenham 750-1; cf. Caecilia 43-4; cf. RBW 1396-7; all for obv. type. Lightly toned, small obverse die break, faint hairlines and minor deposits on reverse. VF.
From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Texas Wine Doctor Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 474, 12 August 2020), lot 356; Philip DeVicci Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 55, 13 September 2000), lot 1049.