The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and Eppius. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.86 g, 11h). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa.

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Lot: 612. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 600. 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 (17mm, 3.86 g, 11h). 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. Lightly toned, faint cleaning scratches. VF.

From the Charles Chamberlain Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 9 February 2022 at 13:23:40 ET.

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