Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.54 g, 12 h), mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 41 BC. [M•ANTONIVS]•IMP•III•VIR•R•P•C Bare head of Mark Antony to right; behind, lituus. Rev. PIETAS - COS Pietas standing front, head to left, holding lighted turibulum in her right hand and cornucopiae, upon which two storks perch, in her left. Babelon (Antonia) 46. Crawford 516/5. RBW 1796. Sydenham 1172. Rare. Some scratches, otherwise, 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.