546. Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, as Imperator. Circa 49-48
BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm  (11.62 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. Lightly toned VF. Rare. ($500)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 546.
 
 Lot sold for $500.


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