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L. Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.82 g, 6 h), Rome. BON•EVENT LIBO Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to right. Rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON Garlanded Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead), decorated with two lyres; anvil set on base. Babelon (Scribonia) 8. Crawford 416/1c. RBW 1502. Sydenham 928. Rare and unusually attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, good 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.
The anvil is the rarest of of the three symbols occuring on this type.
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.
The anvil is the rarest of of the three symbols occuring on this type.