Roman Republic
81 B.C.E, Northern Italy Silver Denarius of 3.6 grams.
Obverse, Pietas with a Stork in front. n
Reverse, elephant with bell around his neck with letter QCMPJ.
Struck by Q. Caeclius Metelius Pius, so called to his efforts to restore his father's name and his loyalty. A veteran of the social wars of 89 B.C.E. he was a commander under Sulla. Appointed consul alongside Sulla is 80 B.C.E. Julius Caesar replaced him as Pontifex Maximus.
Very fine Plus Condition.
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