NumisBids
  
Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 97  26 May 2022
View prices realized

Lot 942

Estimate: 300 GBP
Price realized: 320 GBP
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus AR Denarius. Rome, 62 BC. PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, veiled and diademed head of Concordia to right / Trophy, togate figure standing to left on right, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons) standing to right on left; TER above, PAVLLVS in exergue. Crawford 415/1; BMCRR Rome 3373; RSC Aemilia 10. 3.89g, 20mm, 6h.

Near Extremely 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.
Question about this auction? Contact Roma Numismatics Ltd