C. Scribonius, 154 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.46 g, 9 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; before, X (mark of value). Rev. C•SCR The Dioscuri riding on horseback to right, each holding spear. Babelon (Scribonia) 1. Crawford 201/1. RBW 864. Sydenham 380. 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.