Denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius

Denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius - Obverse

Obverse: Diademed head of Pietas to right; stork standing right to right

Denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius - Reverse

Reverse: IMPER — Jug and lituus; all within laurel wreath

Details

Issuer:
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius
Date Minted:
81 BCE
Mint:
Military mint traveling with Sulla's army in northern Italy
Obverse:
Diademed head of Pietas to right; stork standing right to right
Reverse:
IMPER — Jug and lituus; all within laurel wreath
Denomination:
Denarius
Metal:
Silver
Weight:
3.54g
Diameter:
18mm
Grade:
VF
Reference:
Crawford 374/2