Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 737. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.67 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43; RBW 1396. Attractive toning with light iridescence, a few light scratches, minor die breaks. Near EF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 115 (16 September 2020), lot 560.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

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