Lot 3510
Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (as Imperator c.81 B.C.), (c.81 B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy mint, (3.720 grams), obv. Pietas diademed head to right, stork before, rev. elephant walking to left, Q.C.M.P.I. in exergue, (S.301 [£75 VF], Cr.374/1, Syd.750, B.Caecilia 43). Nearly very fine and very scarce.
An issue struck in North Italy as imperator where he was campaigning on behalf of Sulla. The following year he was the dictator's colleague in the consulship.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80