Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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P. Plautius Hypsaeus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.94 g, 6 h), Rome. P•VPSAE•S•C Head of Neptune to right; behind, trident. Rev. CEPIT / C•YPSAE•COS / PRIV Jupiter in quadriga to left, holding reins in his right hand and hurling thunderbolt with his left. Babelon (Plautia) 2. Crawford 420/1a. RBW 1513. Sydenham 910. Slightly brushed, 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.