COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, (ca. 100/98 BC - 46 BC), struck in Africa in 47-46BC. Metellus Scipio was an imperator (military commander) and consul in North Africa. He was an ally of Pompey and fought against Caesar. Sear (1988) 317.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Obverse: Archaistic laureate bust of Jupiter, facing right
Obverse legend: Q.METEL / PIVS
Reverse: Elephant with raised truck walking right
Reverse legend: SCIPIO // IMP
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Diameter (mm): 17.23
Thickness (mm): 2.21
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Stadhampton
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector