Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 B.C. AR denarius. 3.84 gm. 18 mm. Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Elephant walking left; Q C M P I in exergue. Crawford 374/1. Sydenham 750. RSC Caecilia 43. RBW 1396. Near Extremely Fine; beautiful lustrous iridescent toning; fine style; well centered and sharply struck. Choice example.