Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR denarius. North Italy, 81 BC. 18 mm, 3.91 g.

Diademed head of Pietas right, stork before head.
IMPER beneath jug and lituus, all within laurel wreath. 

Crawford 374/2. Sydenham 751. RSC Caecilia 44; Sear 302.

With permission of Numismatica Ars Classica auction 100, Lot 276, May 2017.