Lot 2443
Lucius Axius L.f. Naso, 70 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Rome. XI - NASO - S•C Head of Mars to right, wearing crested helmet decorated with plumes. Rev. Diana, holding spear in her right hand and reins in her left, driving biga of stags to right; behind, two hunting dogs; another dog below the stags. Babelon (Axia) 1. Crawford 400/1b. RBW 1442 var. (differing control marks). Sydenham 794. A few scratches 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.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
800 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
9 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 20-Dec-21, 16:09:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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