Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Pertinax, 193. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.61 g, 6 h), Rome. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG Laureate head of Pertinax to right. Rev. LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II Laetitia standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 8. Cohen 20. RIC 4a. Nicely toned and with a fine portrait. 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.