Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 18  –  18 - 21 December 2021

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 18

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 18.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 2: Mo, 20.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 3: Tu, 21.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
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Description

Cn. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maxsumus, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g, 7 h), Rome. [MAXSVMVS] Bust of Cupid to right; bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. VII / C•EGNATIVS•CN•F Jupiter and Libertas standing facing within distyle temple. Babelon (Egnatia) 3. Crawford 391/2. RBW -. Sydenham 788. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, about 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.

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Price realized 550 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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