Q. Metellus Scipio and Eppius Legatus. Denarius Africa 47-46, AR 17.70mm., 3.81g. Q·METELL – SCIPIO·IMP Laureate head of Africa r., wearing elephant skin; in r. field, ear of corn and below, plough. Rev. EPPIVS – LEG·F·C Hercules standing facing with r. hand on hip and resting l. on club draped with a lion's skin. Babelon Caecilia 50 and Eppia 1. Sydenham 1051. Sear Imperators 44. RBW 1605. Crawford 461/1.

Attractive old cabinet tone, Very Fine.

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