MIDDLE DANUBE. Eravisci. Mid to late 1st century BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.49 g, 9 h), imitating a Roman Republican denarius. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, X (mark of value), before, blundered legend. Rev. Victory driving galloping quadriga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and goad and reins in her left; below, M. Dembski -. Lanz -. The reverse struck somewhat off center, 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.