Watch List notes:

Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.83 g, 12 h), Rome, 217. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. P M TR P XX COS IIII P P Luna, with crescent on head and fold of drapery floating around and above, driving fast biga of bulls to left, holding reins in both hands. BMC 185. Cohen 395 corr. (bust type). RIC 284d. A lightly toned example struck on a broad flan. 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.