Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, 90 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.15 g, 1 h), Rome. PANSA Laureate head of Apollo to right; below chin, serpent. Rev. C•VIBIVS•C•F Minerva driving fast quadriga to right, holding spear and reins in her left hand and trophy over her right shoulder. Babelon (Vibia) 1. Crawford 342/5b. RBW 1287 var. (differing control). Sydenham 684b. Struck slightly off center, 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.