Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Mn. Fonteius, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.84 g, 5 h), Rome. MN•FONTEI - [C•F] Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. Cupid riding goat to right; to left and right, pilei; below, thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Fonteia) 11. Crawford 353/1d. RBW 1352. Sydenham 724b. Two banker's 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.