Lot 3757

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio (Imperator), (47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, African Mint, (3.87 g), obv. head of Africa to right, wearing elephant skin, to right a corn stalk, plough below to left SCIPIO IMP, to right Q METELL, rev. Hercules standing facing with club, EPPIVS on right LEG F C to left (Legatus flandum curavit), (S.1380, C.461/1, BMC Africa 12, RSC Caecilia 50a). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 48, lot 2983.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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