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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.87 g, 6 h), Rome. RVFVS•III VIR Jugate heads of the Dioscuri to right, wearing laureate pilei surmounted by stars. Rev. MN •CORDIVS Venus Verticordia standing front, head to left, holding scales in right hand and scepter in her left; cupid perched on her shoulder. Babelon (Cordia) 2a. Crawford 463/1a. RBW 1606. Sydenham 976. Struck from slightly worn dies, 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.