Watch List notes:

C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 5 h), Rome. PANSA Mask of bearded Pan to right. Rev. C•VIBIVS•C•F C•N IOVI[S•AXVR] Jupiter Axurus seated left, holding patera in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Babelon (Vibia) 18. Crawford 449/1a. RBW 1571. Sydenham 947. Minor marks and the reverse struck slightly off center, 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.