| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2978 Price realized: 110 CHF (Approx. 125 USD / 116 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: C. Naevius Balbus, 79 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. Diademed head of Venus to right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; behind, S•C. Rev. C•N AE•BALB Victory driving fast triga to right, holding reins in both hands; above, P. Babelon (Naevia) 6. Crawford 382/1b. RBW 1410 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 769b. Banker's mark on the obverse and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine. Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2396, 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 |  |
