Leu Numismatik | Lot 2243

Lot 2243

Anonymous, 115-114 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.91 g, 9 h), Rome. ROMA Head of Roma to right, wearing winged and crested Corinthian helmet; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear; birds in flight to upper left and right; to lower right, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 287/1. RBW 1117. Sydenham 530. Lightly toned and with a lovely head of Roma. Minor deposits, 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.

Starting price:

50 CHF

Hammer price:

240 CHF

Bid increment:

Closed

Minimum bid:

Closed

Number of bids:

9 Bids

Closing time: 20-Dec-21, 14:29:00 CET

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