Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.07 g, 9h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43; RBW 1396. Toned, flan flaw on reverse, light earthen deposits. Good VF.
From the Charles Chamberlain Collection. Ex Claude Collection (Triton VIII, 11 January 2005), lot 868.