The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3481 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $420
Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS (AS IMPERATOR), c.81 B.C., silver denarius, North Italy mint, (3.85 grams), obv. Pietas diademed head to right, stork before, rev. elephant walking to left, Q.C.M.P.I. in exergue, (S.301, Cr.374/1, Syd.750, RSC Caecilia 43). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Ex Spink & Son with ticket.
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