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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus, 102 BC. Denarius (Silver, 22 mm, 3.95 g, 7 h), Rome. EX•A•PV Veiled and turreted bust of Cybele to right. Rev. C•FABI•C•F Victory in fast biga right, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left; below horses, M with pellet above and heron standing right. Babelon (Fabia) 14. Crawford 322/1b. RBW 1177. Sydenham 590. Minor scratches 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.