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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Procilius, 80 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.07 g, 11 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. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with some die rust on the reverse, 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.