Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus, 68 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.66 g, 6 h), Rome. HO - VIRT / [KALENI] Jugate heads of Honos, laureate, and Virtus, wearing crested helmet, to right. Rev. ITAL(in monogram)- RO / CORDI Italia, on the left, standing to right, holding cornucopiae in her left hand and clasping right hands with Roma, on the right, standing to left, holding fasces in her left hand and placing her right foot on globe; in left field, winged caduceus. Babelon (Fufia and Mucia) 1. Crawford 403/1. RBW 1445. Sydenham 797. Light scratches, otherwise, about 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.