L. Farsuleius Mensor, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h), Rome. MENSOR Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right; behind, S•C above pileus. Rev. L•FARSVLEI Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assisting togate figure into biga; below horses, XX[...]. Babelon (Farsuleia) 2. Crawford 392/1b. RBW 1431 var. (different control mark). Sydenham 789. Somewhat brushed, 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.