Albinus Bruti f, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), Rome. PIETAS Head of Pietas to right. Rev. ALBINVS•BRVTI•F Two right hands clasped around winged caduceus. Babelon (Junia) 25 and (Postumia) 10. Crawford 450/2. RBW 1577. Sydenham 942. Somewhat crystallized , 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.