MIDDLE DANUBE. Eravisci. Mid to late 1st century BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.52 g, 8 h), imitating a Roman Republican denarius. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, Λ. Rev. Horseman to right; below, imitative legend. Dembski -. Lanz -. About 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.