77-76 BC – Q Caecilius Metellus Pius

Description

Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius – Silver Denarius Coin 77-76 B.C.
Roman Republic Coinage

Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius a pro-Sullan politician and general who was Roman consul in 80 BC. He was the principal Senatorial commander during the Sertorian War, fighting alongside Pompeius Magnus.

Obverse: Head of Piety with stork
Reverse: Lituus and jug with handle, IMPER all in laurel wreath

Diameter: 18 mm

Material: Silver plated lead-free pewter
Made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.