Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 3.82 g. Q·METEL·PIVS – SCIPIO·IMP Lion-headed figure of Genius Terrae Africae, standing facing, clad in long robes, holding ankh in r. hand; at sides of head, G·T· – A. Rev. P·CRASSVS·IVN – [L]EG PRO·PR Victory standing l., holding caduceus and shield. Babelon Caecilia 51 and Licinia 21. Sydenham 1050. Sear Imperators 43. Crawford 460/4. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Light iridescent tone, minor areas of weakness, otherwise about extremely fine Ex NAC sale 72, 2013, JD, 486.