Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Julius L.f. Caesar, 103 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.64 g, 12 h), Rome. Helmeted head of Mars to left; above, E. Rev. Venus Genetrix driving biga of cupids to left, holding scepter in her right hand and reins in her left; above, E. Babelon (Julia) 4. Crawford 320/1. RBW 1175 var. (differing control). Sydenham 593. Minor deposits, 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.