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- Roman Republican Coins, Q. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius 47-46 BC, vf-xf
Product Description
Q. Caecilius Metellus 47-46 BC. Denarius 18 mm 47-46 BC Mint in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter r. Q METEL PIVS / SCIPIO IMP Elephant r. Cr. 459/1; very fine to extremely fine
appealing depiction of the elephant
Quintus Caecilius Metellus 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 | very fine to extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 459/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1379 |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Item Number | 92020 |
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