Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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C. Poblicius Q.f, 80 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 3 h), Rome. ROMA - P Helmeted and draped bust of Roma to right. Rev. C•POBLICI•Q•F - P Hercules strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club; in field to left, bow with quiver. Babelon (Poblicia) 9. Crawford 380/1. RBW 1408 var. (differing control). Sydenham 768. Nearly 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.