★ A cistophorus of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio ★
MYSIA. Pergamon. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, imperator, 49/8 BC. Cistophorus (Silver, 28 mm, 12.49 g, 12 h). Cista mystica from which snake coils; around, ivy wreath with fruits. Rev. Q•METELLVS•PIVS• / SCIPIO IMPER Two snakes coiled around legionary eagle; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ. Metcalf 188 ff. Pinder 192. Stumpf 68. Some deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'200 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |