Roman Republic. C. Serveili Vatia, Rome, c. 127 BC
Roman Republic. C. Serveili Vatia, Rome, c. 127 BC
$625.00
AR Denarius, 3.84g (17mm, 9h).
Helmeted head of Roma r., behind, lituus; below, ROMA; before *. Border of dots / Battle on horseback between man armed with sword and man armed with spear; the latter's shield inscribed M; in exergue, C;SERVEIL. Line border
Pedigree: From the Estate of Lane Brunner
References: Crawford 1. BMCRR Rome 1166. Servilia 8
Grade: Previously encapsulated and graded Ch XF. Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5. A few minor marks and tight flan, otherwise, nice cabinet toning and EF
rr1297
Scroll down for more information about this coin.
The reverse type of this denarius refers to the single combat of the moneyer's ancestor, Marcus Serviliius Pulex Geminus, Cos 202. The M on the shield denotes his name Marcus.