Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC

Extremly Rare African Issue

Lot # 396

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Bust of Jupiter right, hair tied with band; below, eagle's head and sceptre; before, METEL·PIVS, behind, SCIP·IMP. Rev. Curule chair; above, scales balanced on cornucopiae; on left, corn-ear; on right, dragon's head; on right, CRASSVS·IVN; on left, LEG·PRO·PR;. RRSC D251.1; Cr. 460/2; B. (Caecilia) 49, (Licinia) 20. AR. 3.61 g. 18.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. Areas of pitting. Good VF.

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