Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Roman Republican Coinage, Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, Denarius, North Italian mint, c. 81, diademed head of Pietas right, stork before, rev. elephant advancing left, q c m p l in exergue, 3.78g/7h (Craw. 374/1; BMCRR Spain 43-6; RSC Caecilia 43). Discrete banker’s marks, otherwise dark cabinet tone with iridescence, good fine £90-£120

Bt Seaby 1960