Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 2.86 g, 12 h), Rome, 193-194. IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. LEG VII CL / TR P COS Aquila between two signa. BMC 12. Cohen 165. RIC 10. Rare. Light scratches on the reverse, 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.