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Lot # 312
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Africa. Obv. Q. METEL. Laureate heads of Jupiter right; below, PIVS. Rev. SCIPIO. Elephant right; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 459/1; B. 47. AR. 3.77 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A magnificent example, well centred on a broad flan and unusually complete, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Almost invisible banker's mark on obverse, otherwise EF/About EF.