Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.77 g, 6 h), P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer, Rome, 44 BC. CAESAR IMPER Laureate head of Julius Caesar to right. Rev. P•SEPVLLIVS MACER Venus standing front, head lowered to left, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter adorned with star in her left. Babelon (Julia) 47 and (Sepulia) 2. Crawford 480/18. RBW -. Sydenham 1070. An attractive example with an impressive portrait. Minor 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.