ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 B.C. AR denarius. 3.72 gm. 20 mm. Mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right, stork to right / Capis and lituus, IMPER in exergue, all within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2. RSC Caecilia 44. RBW 1397. Good Very Fine; deeply struck in high relief; well centered; striking iridescent tone.

This issue was produced by Pius serving as a commander in Sulla's army, presumably in a traveling military mint.