Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Lion-headed Genius Terrae Africae, holding ankh; above, G·T-A; on right, Q·METEL·PIVS; on left, SCIPIO·IMP. Rev. Victory standing left, holding caduceus and patera; behind, P·CRASSVS·IVN; before, LEG·PRO·PR. RRSC D251.3; Cr. 460/4; B. (Caecilia) 51. 3.24 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating type. Deeply toned. Bankers' marks (one on edge) and scratches, otherwise. about VF.
Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 280, 2016, lot 402.
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