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.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |