Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Furius L.f. Philus, 120 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 9 h), Rome. M•FOVRI•L•F Laureate head of Janus. Rev. ROMA / PH L I Roma standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and scepter in her left; to left, trophy of Gallic arms flanked by carnyx with shield on each side; above, five-pointed star. Babelon (Furia) 18. Crawford 281/1. RBW 1105. Sydenham 529. Some marks, 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.