Pub. Crepusius, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.85 g, 12 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, scepter; before, sickle. Rev. P•CREPVSI / LXI Horseman galloping right, hurling spear. Babelon (Crepusia) 1. Crawford 361/1c. RBW 1369 var. (differing controls). Sydenham 738a. Good 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.