Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, 76-75 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.02 g, 5 h), uncertain mint in Spain. G•P•R Diademed and draped bust of the Genius Populi Romani to right; behind, scepter. Rev. EX - S C / CN•LEN Q Scepter with wreath, globe and rudder. Babelon (Cornelia) 54. Crawford 393/1a. RBW 1432. Sydenham 752. The obverse struck from a somewhat worn die, 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.