Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.23 g, 5 h), Rome, 198-200. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. PROFECT AVGG FEL Septimius Severus on horseback to right, holding spear in his right hand. BMC 234. Cohen 576. RIC 138. A lovely example with a very attractive reverse. Slightly rough, otherwise, good 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.