Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Thorius Balbus, 105 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.76 g, 12 h), brockage mint error, Rome. I•S•M•R Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Babelon (Thoria) 1, Crawford 316/1, RBW 1168 and Sydenham 598. Two minor banker's marks, otherwise, good 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.