QUINTUS CAECULIUS METELLUS PIUS AR silver denarius. 81 BC. Diademed head of Pietas right, wearing earring; stork before. Reverse - IMPER in exergue, jug and lituus within laurel-wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751. 19mm, 3.5g. Small edge piece broken and repaired.
Quintus Caecilius, named Pius due to his devotion to his father Metellus Numidicus, was named Pontifex Maximus in 81 BC, this issue showing the priestly implements celebrates that appointment.