L. Rutilius Flaccus, 77 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.89 g, 9 h), Rome. FLAC Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. L•RVTILI Victory driving biga to right, holding reins in her right hand and wreath in her left. Babelon (Rutilia) 1. Crawford 387/1. RBW 1420. Sydenham 780. Struck slightly off center and with minor marks, otherwise, nearly 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.