375, Lot: 661. Estimate $150. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 9h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Capis and lituus within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751; Caecilia 44. VF, toned.

From the Nicoleta Collection.