Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 912. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $365. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (3.86 g, 3h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork standing right / Jug and lituus within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751; Caecilia 44. EF, toned, minor die break in field on obverse.