Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2.83 g, 6 h), Rome, 69-70. [IMP] CAESAR VESPASIANV[S AVG] Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA Judaea seated to right in attitude of mourning, resting her head on her left hand; behind, trophy. BMC 35. Cohen 226. RIC 2. Flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, good 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.