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, 4.00 g, 12 h), brockage mint error, Rome. PANSA Laureate head of Apollo to right; below chin, T. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Babelon (Vibia) 1, Crawford 342/5b, RBW 1287 and Sydenham 684b. 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.