Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus, 46-45 BC. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 13.06 g, 1 h), Rome, under the prefect C. Clovius. CAESAR DIC TER Bust of Victory to right. Rev. C CLOVLI PRAEF Minerva advancing to left, holding trophy, spears and shield; at her feet to left, snake to left. Babelon (Julia) 17 and (Clovia) 11. Cohen 7. Crawford 476/1a. CRI 62. Sydenham 1025. Dark patina. Surface roughness, some striking faults and scrapes , otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of W. M. Stoecklin, Winterthur, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1981.