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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.78 g, 4 h), Rome. Diademed head of Pietas to right; before, stork. Rev. Q•C•M•P•I Elephant walking left. Babelon (Caecilia) 43. Crawford 374/1. RBW 1396. Sydenham 750. Two scratches on the obverse and the reverse 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.