Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.13 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 206-210. SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. VICTORIAE / AVGG Victory driving biga to right, holding whip in her right hand and reins in her left. BMC 370. Cohen 713. RIC 299. Nicely toned. Some flan faults, 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.