Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2956

Price realized: 320 CHF   (Approx. 364 USD / 338 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.02 g, 7 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, S above caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIME(TA)N Ulysses standing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right toward his dog Argus who is barking in greeting on the right. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 741. Nicely toned. Struck somewhat off center and the reverse from a worn die, otherwise, very fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 19th century.

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 1:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2955

Price realized: 500 CHF   (Approx. 568 USD / 528 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.19 g, 11 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, M above caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIME(TA)N Ulysses standing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right toward his dog Argus who is barking in greeting on the right. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 741. Beautifully toned. Light cleaning marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Starting price: 75 CHF

Match 2:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2958

Price realized: 110 CHF   (Approx. 125 USD / 116 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.82 g, 7 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, I above caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIME(TA)N Ulysses standing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right toward his dog Argus who is barking in greeting on the right. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370 var. (differing control letter). Sydenham 741. Nicely toned. Light marks, otherwise, good fine.

Starting price: 25 CHF

Match 3:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2957

Price realized: 320 CHF   (Approx. 364 USD / 338 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.61 g, 6 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; behind, M above caduceus. Rev. C•MAMIL - LIMETAN Ulysses advancing right, holding walking stick in his left hand and extending his right towards his dog Argus, on the right, standing left. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. Crawford 362/1. RBW 1370 var. (differing control-letter on the obverse). Sydenham 741. Minor graffiti on the obverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2360, from the Red Ox Collection, 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: 25 CHF

Match 4:
Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15Auction date: 1 June 2024
Lot number: 198

Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot
Lot description:


Ti. Veturius, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.93 g, 4 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; behind, TI•VET and X (mark of value). Rev. ROMA Oath-taking scene: two soldiers facing each other, each of them holding sword and spear, both touching with the blade of their swords a pig, being held by man kneeling to left with his head raised toward the soldier on the right. Babelon (Veturia) 1. Crawford 234/1. RBW 969. Sydenham 527. A very attractive piece, beautifully toned and with a fine pedigree. Very light die rust on the obverse and minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 210, ex Münzen & Medaillen AG 52, 19-20 June 1975, 312, and from the collection of Justizrat Dr. iur. et phil. H. C. Ernst Justus Haeberlin, Cahn & Hess, 17 July 1933, 513.

Estimate: 1000 CHF

Match 5:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2826

Price realized: 55 CHF   (Approx. 63 USD / 58 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ti. Veturius, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.92 g, 11 h), Rome. Draped bust of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; behind, TI• VET and X (mark of value). Rev. ROMA Oath-taking scene: two soldiers facing each other, each of them holding sword and spear, both touching with the blade of their swords a pig, being held by man kneeling to left with his head raised toward the soldier on the right. Babelon (Veturia) 1. Crawford 234/1. RBW 969. Sydenham 527. About very fine.

Starting price: 25 CHF