Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 18  –  18 - 21 December 2021

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 18

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 18.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 2: Mo, 20.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
Part 3: Tu, 21.12.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
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Description

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, 62 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.71 g, 6 h), Rome. PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA Veiled and diademed head of Concordia to right. Rev. TER / PAVLLVS Trophy; to left, King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons as captives standing right; to right, Paullus standing front, head to left, placing his right hand on trophy. Babelon (Aemilia) 10. Crawford 415/1. RBW 1497. Sydenham 926. 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.

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Price realized 130 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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