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Nomos 14

17 May 2017
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 350 CHF
Hammer Price:  380 CHF
Lot 277

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17mm, 3.79 g 12), military mint in Africa. Q.METEL / PIVS Laureate head of Jupiter to right, of archaic style. Rev. SCIPIO / IMP Elephant walking to right. Babelon (Caecilia) 47. Crawford 459/1. CRI 45. RBW 1601. Sydenham 1050. Nicely toned. Struck from a slightly rusty die, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the Stoecklin Collection.

Known as Metellus Scipio, the issuer of this coin, was a supporter of Pompey in the war against Caesar. Initially successful in Africa, when Caesar arrived he was defeated at Thapsus in 46 (see the following lot); while he escaped the battle his fleet was destroyed by Publius Sittius at Hippo Regius and he then committed suicide.

Online bidding closes: 17 May 2017, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 13:09:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:380 CHF

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