Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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T. Carisius, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.87 g, 3 h), Rome. Head of the Sibyl Herophile to right, hair elaborately decorated with jewels and enclosed in a sling and tied with bands. Rev. T•CARISIVS / III•VIR Sphinx seated to right. Babelon (Carisia) 11. Crawford 464/1. RBW 1613. Sydenham 983a. Some scratches and areas of weakness, 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.