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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Lucius Verus, 161-169. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.68 g, 12 h), Rome, December 166-December 167. L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. TR P VII IMP IIII COS III Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder. BMC 450. Cohen 295. RIC 574. Minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely 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.