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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Annius T.f. T.n., 82-81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in northern Italy or Spain. •C•ANNI•T•F•T•N•PRO•COS•EX•S•C• Diademed and draped female bust to right. Rev. L•FABI•L•F•HISP Victory in quadriga to right, holding palm frond in her right hand and reins in her left; above horses, Q•. Babelon (Annia) 3 and (Fabia) 17. Crawford 366/2a. RBW 1378. Sydenham 748c. Well struck and very well centered. Slightly brushed and with minor nicks, 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.