Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Cn. Lentulus Clodianus, 88 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.94 g, 4 h), Rome. Helmeted bust of Mars to right, seen from behind, wearing balteus, holding parazonium over his right shoulder and vertical spear over his left. Rev. Victory driving fast biga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and reins in her left. Babelon (Cornelia) 1. Crawford 345/1. RBW 1312. Sydenham 702. Fresh and attractive. About extremely 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.