MYSIA, Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, as Imperator. Circa 
      49-48 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (11.55 gm). Cista mystica with 
      serpent; all within ivy wreath / Q. METELLVS PIVS SCIPIO IMPER, serpents 
      entwined around legionary aquila; monogram left. Stumpf, Numismatische 
      Studien zur Chronologie der Römischen Statthalter in Kleinasien, 68, pl. 
      II, 22; BMC Mysia pg. 126, 127-128; CNR Caecilia 75. EF, typical worn 
      obverse die. Rare. ($1000) 


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1410.

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