Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Fabius C.f. Hadrianus, 102 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.87 g, 9 h), Rome. Veiled and turreted bust of Cybele to right; behind, B. Rev. C•FABI•CF Victory in fast biga to right, holding goad in her right hand and reins in her left; below horses, heron standing right. Babelon (Fabia) 15. Crawford 322/1a. RBW -. Sydenham 589. 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.