Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, 100 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.85 g, 12 h), Rome. ROMA Bust of Hercules to right, seen from behind, draped with lion's skin and holding club over his shoulder; to upper left, shield; to left, Θ. Rev. LENT• MAR•F Roma standing facing, holding spear in her right hand, crowned by male figure standing left and holding cornucopiae in his left hand; between them, Θ; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Cornelia) 26. Crawford 329/1d. RBW 1187 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 605. Light scratches, otherwise, about 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.