L. Lucretius Trio, 74 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Rome. Laureate head of Neptune to right; behind head, trident and XXXVI. Rev. L•LVCRETI / TRIO Winged Genius riding dolphin to right. Babelon (Lucretia) 3. Crawford 390/2. RBW 1425 var. (different control mark). Sydenham 784. Minor graffito on the obverse, 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.