Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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L. Cassius Longinus, 60 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 7 h), Rome. Veiled and diademed head of Vesta to left; below chin, control letter; in field to right, two-handled cup. Rev. LONGIN IIIV Voter standing left, dropping tablet marked V into cista. Babelon (Cassia) 10. Crawford 413/1. RBW 1493 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 935. Brushed, 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.
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.