C. Piso L.f. Frugi, 67 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.84 g, 5 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, arrow. Rev. Nude horseman galloping right, holding reins in his right hand and palm frond over his left shoulder; above, spearhead. Babelon (Calpurnia) 24. Crawford 408/1b. RBW 1459ff. Sydenham 844. Minor scratches, otherwise, good 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.