Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3701 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $170
Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS, (as Imperator C.81 B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy mint, (3.88 g), obv. Pietas diademed head to right, stork before, rev. jug and lituus IMPER in exergue, all within laurel wreath, (S.302, Cr.374/2, Syd.751, RSC Caecilia 44). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Downies November 1979.
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