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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Fannius and L. Critonius, 86 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 12 h), Rome. AED•PL Draped bust of Ceres to right, wearing wreath of grain ears. Rev. M•FAN•L•CRI Two aediles seated right on subsellium; to right, grain ear; to left, P•A. Babelon (Fannia) 4 and (Critonia) 1. Crawford 351/1. RBW 1345. Sydenham 717a. Struck somewhat off center, 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.