C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.89 g, 11h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, star on neckpiece of helmet; lituus to left, mark of value below chin / Horseman (M. Servilius Pulex Geminus) galloping left, holding shield inscribed M (Marcus), piercing with spear another horseman, who fights back armed with shield and sword. Crawford 264/1; Sydenham 483; Servilia 6; RBW 1069. Wonderful iridescent toning, a few scratches and marks under tone, edge test cut. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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