★ Well struck and clear ★

Q. Antonius Balbus, 83-82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 1 h), Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; behind, S•C; below, monogram of AP. Rev. Q ANT O BALB / PR Victory in fast quadriga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm and reins in her left. Babelon (Antonia) 1. Crawford 364/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 742. Well struck and clear. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good 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.