Lot 2507
L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus, 49 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 3 h), military mint travelling with Pompey in the East. Triskeles, with winged head of Medusa facing at center; stalk of grain between each leg. Rev. COS / LENT - MAR Jupiter standing front, head to right, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and eagle in his left; in field to right, harpa. Babelon (Cornelia) 64 and (Claudia) 9. Crawford 445/1a. RBW 1561. Sydenham 1029a. A well centered and attractive piece. Minor areas of weakness, 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:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
440 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
13 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 20-Dec-21, 16:41:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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