Lot 185: Roman Republic, AR Denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio / Africa / Hercules

AUCTION: Sale 287 - US Sale

Description

Date: 47 BC

Obverse: Q METELL / SCIPIO IMP, Head of Africa right, in elephant headdress, grain ear to right, and plow below
Reverse: LEG•F•C…, Nude Hercules standing facing, holding club draped with lion skin, balanced on helmet

Atributtion: Crawford. 461/1

Grade: good Fine

Weight: 3.48 grs.

Measure: 17.54 mm.

Notes:
A decent example of this scarcer type

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 185
Listing #: 196291
Closed: Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $145

Sold Winning Bid: $126
4 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 185
Listing #: 196291
Closed: Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:02:40 PM CT
Estimate: $145