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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.85 g, 5 h), Rome. HISPAN Veiled head of Hispania to right. Rev. A• - POST•A•F - •S•N / ALBIN Togate figure standing left, raising his right hand; to left, aquila; to right, fasces with axe. Babelon (Postumia) 8. Crawford 372/2. RBW 1393. Sydenham 746. Minor marks, 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.