The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Junianus. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 7h). Utica mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 653. Estimated: $ 750

The Robert W. Hubel Collection, Assembled 1929-1939, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Junianus. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 7h). Utica mint. Head of city-goddess of Utica right, wearing mural crown; uncertain object (apluster[?]) above, stalk of grain and winged caduceus flanking, rostrum below / Military trophy, composed of Spanish arms, consisting of cuirass with sword attached at the waist, helmet, bow and quiver, and round shield; lituus to left, capis to right. Crawford 460/3; CRI 42; Sydenham 1049; Caecilia 52; RBW 1603. Lightly toned with iridescence, porosity, scratches and scrape on obverse, horn silver. VF. Very rare.

From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:37:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.