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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus, 78 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 9 h), Rome. Head of Liber to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit and with thyrsus over shoulder. Rev. Head of Libera to left, wearing wreath of vine leafs. Babelon (Cassia) 6. Crawford 386/1. RBW 1419. Sydenham 779. An attractive example of fine style. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, nearly extremely 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.