L. Valerius Flaccus, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.86 g, 3 h), Rome. Draped bust of Victory to right; before, ✱. Rev. L•VALERI / FLACCI Mars standing left, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder; before, apex; behind, grain ear. Babelon (Valeria) 11. Crawford 306/1. RBW 1147. Sydenham 565. Somewhat brushed, 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.