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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. Cr. 461/1; B. (Caecilia) 50, (Eppia) 1. 3.67 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Slightly rough surface on obverse. VF.