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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio
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Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, often referred to as Metellus Scipio, was a Roman politician and military commander. Ronald Syme called him "the last Scipio of any consequence in Roman history
Denarius of Metellus Scipio with elephant-skin headgear to represent African imperium (47-46 BC)
Denarius of Metellus Scipio with elephant-skin headgear to represent African imperium (47-46 BC)
Denarius issued by Metellus Scipio as Imperator in North Africa, 47–46 BC, depicting Jupiter and on the reverse an elephant
Denarius issued by Metellus Scipio as Imperator in North Africa, 47–46 BC, depicting Jupiter and on the reverse an elephant
Battle of Thapsus
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The Battle of Thapsus was a military engagement that took place on April 6, 46 BC near Thapsus. The forces of the Optimates, led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Scipio, were defeated by the forces of Ju
Initial troop deployment of the battle
Initial troop deployment of the battle
Scheme of the battle: 17th-century engraving after Palladio. The elephants are individually depicted.
Scheme of the battle: 17th-century engraving after Palladio. The elephants are individually depicted.
A Tropaion that may commemorate Caesar's victory over Juba I (Hippo Regius Museum [fr]).
A Tropaion that may commemorate Caesar's victory over Juba I (Hippo Regius Museum [fr]).