Cn. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maxsumus, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.91 g, 2 h), Rome. MAXSVMVS Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; behind, pileus. Rev. CN•N / [C•EGNATIVS]•CN•F Roma, on the left, standing facing, placing left foot on wolf's head and holding staff in her right hand; Venus, on the right, standing facing, holding staff in her right hand and cupid alighting on her shoulder; rudder standing on prow on either side; in field to left, O. Babelon (Egnatia) 3. Crawford 391/3. RBW 1429 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 787. Some marks and with minor nicks, otherwise, 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.