Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with Eppius Legatus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Africa right, laureate and wearing elephant's skin; on right, corn-ear and; below, plough; on right, Q·METELL; on left, SCIPIO·IMP. Rev. Hercules standing facing, with right hand on hip and resting left arm on club, draped with a lion's skin; on right, EPPIVS; on left, LEG·F·C. RRSC D252; Cr. 461/1; B. (Caecilia) 50, (Eppia) 1. 3.93 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Toned; well struck. VF/Good VF.
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