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- Roman Republican Coins, Q. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius 47-46 BC, xf
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Q. Caecilius Metellus 47-46 BC. Denarius 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; extremely fine, small flan
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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio was a Roman consul and military commander in the Late Republic. During the civil war between Julius Caesar and the senatorial faction led by Pompeius Magnus, he remained a staunch optimate. He led troops against Caesar's forces, mainly in the battles of Pharsalus and Thapsus, where he was defeated. He later committed suicide.
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 | extremely fine |
| Supplement | small flan |
| Catalogue | Cr. 461/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1051 |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Item Number | 67320 |
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