Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 97 26 May 2022
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L. Procilius AR Denarius. Rome, 80 BC. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C downwards behind / Juno Sospita advancing to right, hurling spear and holding shield decorated with thunderbolt; [serpent on right], L•PROCIL[I]•F downwards in two lines on left. Crawford 379/1; BMCRR Rome 3147; RSC Procilia 1. 3.88g, 18mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex Red Ox Collection;
Ex Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978) collection.
This coin was formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life Adolf Picek, a Czech musician, saved in the Battles of the Piave River in 1918. He presented his saviour with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex Red Ox Collection;
Ex Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978) collection.
This coin was formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life Adolf Picek, a Czech musician, saved in the Battles of the Piave River in 1918. He presented his saviour with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.