Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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P. Laeca, 110-109 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. P LAECA Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; above, ROMA. Rev. PROVOCO Military governor standing front, head to left, placing his right hand over citizen to right before him; behind him, attendant standing left and holding rods. Babelon (Porcia) 4. Crawford 301/1. RBW -. Sydenham 571. Minor graffito on the reverse, otherwise, about 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.