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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Farsuleius Mensor, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.86 g, 6 h), Rome. MENSOR / S•C Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right; behind, XLVIII above pileus. Rev. L•FARSVLEI Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure into biga; below horses, scorpion. Babelon (Farsuleia) 1. Crawford 392/1a. RBW 1430. Sydenham 789. Minor scratches and the obverse struck slightly off center, 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.