Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.09 g, 2h). 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. Attractively toned, struck slightly off center, some minor die rust. Good VF.
From the S & S Collection. Ex Frederick Hastings Rindge Collection (Part I, Malter XXIX, 22 March 1985), lot 452.