Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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M. Nonius Sufenas, 59 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.04 g, 11 h), Rome. SVFENAS S•C Head of Saturn to right; behind, harpa and conical stone. Rev. PR•L•V•P•F• / SEX•NONI Roma seated left on pile of arms, holding scepter in her right hand and sword in her left; behind, Victory standing left, crowning Roma with wreath and holding palm frond in her left hand. Babelon (Nonia) 1. Crawford 421/1. RBW 1517. Sydenham 885. Some marks, otherwise, 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.