Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Allius Bala, 92 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.78 g, 5 h), Rome. BALA Diademed female head (of Diana?) to right; below chin, S. Rev. C•ALLI Diana driving biga of stags to right, holding torch in her right hand and spear and reins in her left; below the stags, grasshopper; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Aelia) 4. Crawford 336/1b. RBW 1228. Sydenham 595. 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.