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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Acilius M.f, 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.83 g, 5 h), Rome. M•ACILIVS•M•F Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, X (mark of value); all within double border of pellets. Rev. ROMA Hercules standing facing in slow quadriga to right, head to right, holding club in his right hand and reins and trophy in his left. Babelon (Acilia) 4. Crawford 255/1. RBW 1039. Sydenham 511. Banker's mark on the obverse, otherwise, 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.
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.