Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Quintus Cæcilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-6, metel pi scip imp, head of Jupiter right, eagle’s head left below, rev. curule chair flanked by corn-ear and dragon’s head, scales balanced on cornucopia above, 3.74g (Craw. 460/2; BMCRR Africa 4; RSC Caecilia 49; RCV 1376). Edge chip at 1 o’clock and lightly cleaned, otherwise very fine and very rare
£300-£400

Provenance: Bt Associated Arts Co. July 1969