Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Clodius Albinus, as Caesar, 193-195. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.60 g, 6 h), Rome, 194. D CL SEPT ALBIN CAES Bare head of Clodius Albinus to right. Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated left, holding Palladium in her right hand and inverted spear in her left; at her side, shield. BMC 44. Cohen 61. RIC 11a. Darkly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, 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.