★ Rarer Scipio issue ★

Mysia,Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, imperator, 49/8 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (28 mm, 11,82 g.). Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent issues to the left; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Q · METELLVS · PIVS · / SCIPIO IMPER Between facing serpents, legionary eagle on pole; in left field, monogram of Pergamon. LRC 4.2, Series XVII 207 (O14/R107). Pinder 192. Stumpf 68. Boldly struck, very detailed and readable reverse. Nearly Extremely Fine. Very Rare.