Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Rustius, 74 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.77 g, 9 h), Rome. S•C Helmeted head of Minerva to right; before, X (mark of value). Rev. L•RVSTI Ram standing right. Babelon (Rustia) 1. Crawford 389/1. RBW 1423. Sydenham 782. The obverse struck slightly off center and with minor marks, otherwise, good 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.