267, Lot: 307. Estimate $150. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.65 g, 5h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; stork below chin / Elephant standing left, wearing bell around neck. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43. Good VF, toned, scratch on obverse behind head.