Watch List notes:

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.67 g, 6h). 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. Attractive toning with light iridescence, a few light scratches, minor die breaks. Near EF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 115 (16 September 2020), lot 560.