Roman Imperatorial Coinage, The Pompeians, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with P. Licinius Crassus Junianus, Denarius, Utica, 47-6 BC, q metel pivs scipio imp around lion-headed Genius of Africa standing facing, holding an ankh in right hand, g t a either side of head, rev. p crassvs ivn right [–]eg pro pr around Victory standing left, holding caduceus and shield, 3.83g/9h (Ghey 273, this coin; Craw. 460/4; BMCRR Africa 8-9; RSC Caecilia 51; Sear 43). Some minor surface scratches, otherwise well centred, about very fine and rare £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 690