Ancient British Hoards

Roman Imperatorial Coinage, The Pompeians, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with Marcus Eppius, Denarius, Military mint travelling with Scipio in Africa, 47-6 BC, [–] scipio imp behind head of Africa right wearing elephant’s skin, ear of corn before and plough below, rev. eppivs right and leg f c left, nude Hercules standing facing, right hand on hip and left leaning on club draped in lion’s skin and set on rock, 3.83/9h (Ghey 274, this coin; Craw. 461/1; BMCRR Africa 10-11; RSC Caecilia 50a; Sear 44). Good fine £100-£150

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

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SF 304