A rare denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio
Lot 452
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.37 g, 7 h), with P. Licinius Crassus Junianus, Utica. Q•METEL•PIVS / SCIPIO•IMP / [G•T•A] Genius of Africa (Sekhmet) standing facing, holding ankh in her right hand. Rev. P•CRASSVS•I[VN] / [LE]G•PRO•PR Victory standing left, holding winged caduceus in her right hand and small round shield in her left. Babelon (Caecilia) 51. Crawford 460/4. RBW 1604. Sydenham 1050. Rare. Minor marks and with traces of corrosion on the obverse and light deposits on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex ArtCoins Roma Mail Bid Sale 2, 10 December 2010, 151 (with original ticket).
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
360 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
12 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 03-Dec-22, 15:45:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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