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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,85 g; 17,7 mm)
Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter r., in archaic style with beard and hair in ringlets; before, Q·METEL downwards; below, PIVS; Rv. Elephant standing r.; SCIPIO above, IMP below. Crawford 459/1; Babelon (Caecilia) 47; Sydenham 1050. Old cabinet tone; pleasing iridescence. Banker's marks. Good fine.
Live auction 331
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Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., thu 27 March 2025
SINGLE SESSION 27/03/2025 Hours 14:00