The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and Eppius. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.79 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa.

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Lot: 502. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 200. 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 (16.5mm, 3.79 g, 12h). 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, with hand on hip, leaning on club draped with lion skin and set on rock. Crawford 461/1; CRI 44; Sydenham 1051; Caecilia 50a; RBW 1605. Toned with some iridescence, a few light scratches and marks. VF.

From the Raintree Collection, purchased from Old Roman Coins.


Closing Date and Time: 2 December 2020 at 12:47:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.