| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 2997 Price realized: 260 CHF (Approx. 296 USD / 274 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: L. Farsuleius Mensor, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.86 g, 6 h), Rome. MENSOR Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right; behind, S•C above pileus. Rev. L•FARSVLEI Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure into biga; below horses, CXII. Babelon (Farsuleia) 2. Crawford 392/1b. RBW 1431 var. (differing control mark on the reverse). Sydenham 789. A very attractive example with a lovely obverse. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, about extremely fine. Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2428, 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: 50 CHF |  |
