Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Volteius M.f, 78 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.83 g, 6 h), Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter to right. Rev. M•VOLTEI•[M•F] Tetrastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with closed doors, thunderbolt in pediment. Babelon (Volteia) 1. Crawford 385/1. RBW 1414. Sydenham 77. Minor marks, 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.