M. Cipius M.f, 115-114 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.84 g, 12 h), brockage mint error, Rome. [M•CI]PI•M•F Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Babelon (Cipia) 1, Crawford 289/1, RBW 1118 and Sydenham 546. Graffito on the obverse, otherwise, 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.