Lot 3429
Sale 77 · 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, (3.378 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, RSC Caecilia 43). Porous surface, 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
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120