Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa, 47-46 BC. Laureate head of Jupiter right, in archaic style with beard and hair in ringlets; Q•METEL PIVS around / Elephant standing right; SCIPIO above, IMP below. Crawford 459/1; CRI 45; BMCRR Africa 1-3; RSC Caecilia 47. 4.09g, 18mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.

From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection, acquired from a private Swiss collection;
Previously purchased from P. & P. Santamaria, Rome (ticket included).