Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Divus Antoninus Pius, died 161. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.82 g, 12 h), Rome. DIVVS ANTONINVS Bare head of Divus Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. CONSECRATIO Eagle standing right on altar, with wings spread and head turned to left. BMC 48. Cohen 155. RIC 430. Minor edge crack, 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.