L. Farsuleius Mensor, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.95 g, 6 h), Rome. MENSOR / S•C Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right; behind, XLVIII above pileus. Rev. L•FARSVLEI Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assisting togate figure into biga; below horses, scorpion. Babelon (Farsuleia) 1. Crawford 392/1a. RBW 1430. Sydenham 789. An attractive and well centered example. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, about extremely 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.