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Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, 104 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.87 g, 8 h), Rome. Head of Roma to left, wearing winged helmet. Rev. L•SATVRN Saturn driving quadriga to right, holding harpa in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Ο•. Babelon (Appuleia) 1. Crawford 317/3a. RBW 1171 var. (differing letter on the reverse). Sydenham 578. Brushed and with a minor scratch on the obverse, 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.