Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.68 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Capis and lituus within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751; Caecilia 44; RBW 1397. Light even toning, a few edge small chips revealing crystallization, light deposits. VF.
From the S & S Collection. Ex Frederick Hastings Rindge Collection (Part I, Malter XXIX, 22 March 1985), lot 455.