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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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ILLYRIA. Dyrrhachion. Circa 200-37 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 2.19 g), a contemporary imitation. MENER Cow standing right, looking back at suckling calf standing left below; above, eagle standing right. Rev. Double stellate pattern. An interesting contemporary imitation. 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.