Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Papius, 79 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 7 h), Rome. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress; behind, torch. Rev. L•PAPI Griffin leaping to right; below, head of a stag. Babelon (Papia) 1. Crawford 384/1. RBW 1412 var. (differing control marks). Sydenham 773. Some marks, 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.