L. Cassius Caecianus, 102 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.82 g, 6 h), Rome. CAEICIAN Draped bust of Ceres to left, wearing barley wreath; behind head, control mark. Rev. L•CASSI Yoke of oxen standing left; above, control mark. Babelon (Cassia) 4. Crawford 321/1. RBW 1176 var. (differing controls). Sydenham 594. 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.