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Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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MIDDLE DANUBE. Eravisci. Mid to late 1st century BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.21 g, 12 h), imitating a Roman Republican denarius. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet. Rev. Victory driving galloping quadriga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and goad and reins in her left; below, imitative legend. Dembski 1585 var. (no obverse legend and differing style). Lanz -. 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.