L. Rutilius Flaccus, 77 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 6 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. Two scratches on the obverse, 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.