The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and Eppius. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.45 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa. Near VF.

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Lot: 491. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and Eppius. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.45 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa. Head of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress; stalk of grain to right, plow below / Hercules standing facing, hand on hip, leaning on club draped with lion skin and set on rock. Crawford 461/1; CRI 44; Sydenham 1051; Caecilia 50; RBW 1605. Toned, porosity, a few light scratches, banker’s mark on obverse, . Near VF.

From the AVARAE Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 30 August 2023 at 12:43:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.