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LOT 3565
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius AR Denarius. 81 BC. North Italy mint.
Diademed head of Pietas to right; stork standing to right before / Elephant walking to left; Q•C•M•P•I in exergue. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; BMCRR Spain 43-46; RBW 1396; RSC Caecilia 43. Near Very Fine. Lightly toned with shimmering golden iridescence around the devices.(4.05gr, 18mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Ex Michael Trenerry (Y4) (seller's ticket included).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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