Metellius Pius - denarius Elephant (JA22106)

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.79 g, 6 h), Rome. Diademed head of Pietas to right; before, stork. Rev. Q•C•M•P•I Elephant walking left. Babelon (Caecilia) 43. Crawford 374/1. RBW 1396. Sydenham 750. very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.