Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2479 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $140
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SOLD $200
Q. CAECILIUS METTELLUS PIUS SCIPIO, (Imperator 47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, Africa mint, (3.72 grams), obv. laureate head of Jupiter to right, Q. METEL PIVS around, rev. elephant to right, SCIPIO above, IMP in exergue, (S.317 [£120], Cr.459/1, Syd.1046, B.Caecilia 47 [£70]). Off centred on reverse, dark tone, otherwise good very fine/very fine and scarce.
Ex W. Woolmer, Sydney, April 23, 1980. 93 obverse dies calculated for this type issued, according to Crawford.
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