Lot 60-200. Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Pius. 81 B.C. AR denarius. North Italian mint. Ex D. Thomas collection.

Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Pius. 81 B.C. AR denarius (18.1 mm, 3.48 g, 11 h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; stork standing right below chin / Q·C·M·P·I·, elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; RSC Caecilia 43. Fine. 

Ex D. Thomas collection. 

Quintillus Caecilius Metellus was a pro-Sullan politician and general who was Roman consul in 80 B.C., he was the principal Senatorial commander during the Sertorian War, fighting along side Pompeius Magnus. He earned the nickname "Pius" from his multiple attempts to have his father recalled from exile.

 

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$  100.00

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$ 105.00 (9 bid(s))
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