The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Iunianus. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 3.87 g. CRASS·IVN – [L]EG·PRO·PR Turreted female head r.; above and below respectively, uncertain object and rostrum tridens. On l. and r. respectively, ear of corn and caduceus. Rev. METEL·PIVS – SCIP·IMP Trophy between lituus and jug. Babelon Caecilia 52 and Licinia 22. Sydenham 1049. Sear Imperators 42. RBW 1603. Crawford 460/3. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine Ex M&M sale 43, 1970, 201.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'400 CHF |
Estimate | 8'000 CHF |