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21 February 2021
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Starting Price: 150 CHF
Hammer Price:  500 CHF
Lot 512

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 4.13 g, 12 h), 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. Sydenham 1050. Toned. Very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Künker 26, 11 March 1994, 290.

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. While he escaped the battle his fleet was destroyed by Publius Sittius at Hippo Regius and he then committed suicide.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 19:16:00 CET Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 17:12:05 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:500 CHF by Johnston255 (11 bids)
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