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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Procilius, 80 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress; behind, S•C. Rev. L•PROCILI•F Juno Sospita in biga to right, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield with her left; below horses, serpent with head erect to right. Babelon (Procilia) 2. Crawford 379/2. RBW 1407. Sydenham 772. Light scratches, 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.