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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.42 g, 6 h), Rome, 139. ANTONINVSAVG PIVS P P Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. TR POT COS II Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear with her right hand and holding shield in her left. BMC 95. Cohen 840. RIC 47. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, good 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.