Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 18  –  18 - 21 December 2021

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 18

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 18.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 2: Mo, 20.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 3: Tu, 21.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

L. Thorius Balbus, 105 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.84 g, 3 h), Rome. I•S•M•R Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress. Rev. L•THORIVS / BALBVS Bull charging to right; above, C. Babelon (Thoria) 1. Crawford 316/1. RBW 1168 var. (differing control). Sydenham 598. Minor marks, 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.

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Price realized 120 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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