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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,46 g; 17,8 mm; 11 h)

Utica. P. Licinius Crassus Junianus, legatus pro praetore. Q·METEL·PIVS on r., SCIPIO·IMP on l., lion-headed figure of Genius Terrae Africae (Sekhmet or leontocephalic Tanit?) standing facing, holding symbol of Tanit; above, G·T-A; Rv. Victory standing l., holding winged caduceus and small round shield; P·CRASSVS·IVN on r., LEG·PRO·PR on l. Crawford 460/4; Babelon (Caecilia) 51; Sydenham 1050. Very rare. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.

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