Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio AR Denarius - Africa mint, War Elephant

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa, 47-46 BC; AR (g 4,05 g; mm 19; h 12h); Laureate head of Jupiter r.; before, Q METEL; below, PIVS, Rv. Elephant r.; above, SCIPIO; in ex. IMP. Crawford 459/1; Caecilia 47; Sydenham 1046. Scarce. Attractive lustrous tone, great surface, large flan, rev. minor flat strike, otherwise extremely fine.

Provenance Tauler & Fau Spain

Colección : Roman Imperatorial collection