Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Roman Republican Coinage, Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, Denarius, North Italian mint, c. 81, diademed head of Pietas right, stork in field, rev. elephant advancing left, q c m p l in exergue, 3.93g/6h (Craw. 374/1; BMCRR Spain 43-6; RSC Caecilia 43). Some encrustation on the edge, scratch above elephant, otherwise toned and very fine, attractive portrait £100-£150