Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 24 3-6 Dec 2022
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Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.44 g, 12 h), Rome, 209. SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. P M TR P XVII COS III P P Sea or river god reclining right on urn from which water flows, holding horn-shaped shell in his right hand and rudder in his left; at his feet to right, hippocamp. BMC 5. Cohen 530. RIC 229. 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.