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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.90 g, 8h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43; RBW 1396 (this coin). Deeply toned with light iridescence, a few scratches. Good VF. Well struck for issue.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Andrew McCabe Collection (Roma E-Sale 93, 6 January 2022), lot 917; RBW Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 63, 17 May 2012), lot 172, purchased from Kirk Davis, May 2000; J.B. Parker Collection (Superior, 2 June 1998), lot 6856; Coin Galleries (12 February 1986), lot 406.
The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.
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