Watch List notes:

P. Satrienus, 77 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.91 g, 7 h), Rome. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, VI. Rev. ROMA / P•SATRIE/NVS She-wolf advancing left, raising right forepaw. Babelon (Satriena) 1. Crawford 388/1b. RBW 1422 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 781a. Two banker's mark and with minor deposits 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.