Lot 2283
L. Roscius Fabatus, 59 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.89 g, 6 h), Rome. L•ROSCI Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress; to left, bee. Rev. FABATI Female standing right, feeding coiled serpent erect before her; to left, flower. Babelon (Roscia) 3. Crawford 412/1. RBW 1491-2 var. (differing symbols). Sydenham 915. Numerous small scratches, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2473 and from the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), 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:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
150 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
11 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 17-Jul-22, 20:06:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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