L. Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.94 g, 6 h), Rome. BON•EVENT LIBO Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to right. Rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON Garlanded Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead), decorated with two lyres; hammer at base. Babelon (Scribonia) 8. Crawford 416/1b. RBW 1501. Sydenham 928. Slightly brushed and with a light scratch on the obverse, 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.