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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, 63 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.92 g, 7 h), Rome. III - VIR / BROCCHI Head of Ceres to right; to left, grain ear; to right, barley ear. Rev. L•FVRI / CN•F Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Babelon (Furia) 23. Crawford 414/1. RBW 1495. Sydenham 902. 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.