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Q. Caecilius Metellus 47-46 BC. Denarius 17 mm 47-46 BC Mint in Africa. Laureate head of Africa right, wearing elephant`s skin; corn-ear before, plough below Q METELL SCIPIO IMP / EPPIVS LEG F C Hercules standing facing, resting arm on club draped with lion`s skin. Cr. 461/1; very fine
nice iridescent toning on obv.
Metellus Scipio was consul with Pompey (52 BC) and commanded the centre line of Pompey`s army at Pharsalus, after which he fled to Africa and formed an alliance with Juba, king of Numidia. This coin was struck during his African campaign and refers to Africa and the fertility of that province.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Q. Caecilius Metellus |
| Reign | 47-46 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 47-46 BC |
| Mint | Mint in Africa |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 461/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1051 |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Item Number | 51872 |
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