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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Pub. Crepusius, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.60 g, 11 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, scepter and D; before, poppy head with stalk. Rev. P•CREPVSI / CLVIII Horseman galloping right, hurling spear. Babelon (Crepusia) 1. Crawford 361/1c. RBW 1369 var. (differing controls). Sydenham 738a. The reverse struck somewhat 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.