Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Julius, 101 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.71 g, 12 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, grain stalk. Rev. L•IVLI Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding reins in both hands. Babelon (Julia) 3. Crawford 323/1. RBW 1179. Sydenham 585. Banker's mark on the obverse and with some scratches, 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.