Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.44 g, 12 h), Rome, 200-201. SEVERVS AVG PART MAX Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. RESTITVTORI VRBIS Septimius Severus, in military attire, standing front, head to left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted tripod with his right hand and holding inverted spear in his left. BMC -. Cohen 612. RIC 168a. 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.