★ Well struck in high relief ★

C. Piso L.f. Frugi, 67 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 5 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, branch. Rev. Nude horseman galloping right, holding whip in his right hand; above, lizard. Babelon (Calpurnia) 24. Crawford 408/1b. RBW 1459ff. Sydenham 844. Well struck in high relief. Somewhat brushed, 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.