Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Flaminius Chilo, 109-108 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.85 g, 9 h), Rome. ROMA Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; before, X (mark of value). Rev. L•FLAMINI / CILO Victory driving biga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and reins in her left. Babelon (Flaminia) 1. Crawford 302/1. RBW 1144. Sydenham 540. Somewhat brushed and with a minor graffito on the reverse, otherwise, nearly 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.