Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 120, Lot 556 The Roman Republic
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. Denarius, uncertain mint 81, AR 3.87 g. Diademed head of Venus r.; behind, D. Rev. EX – S·C Cornucopia; all within wreath. Babelon Cornelia 44. Sydenham 763. RBW –. Crawford 376/1.
Rare. Struck on very fresh metal and with a lovely light iridescent tone. Minor areas
of weakness and sligh...