375, Lot: 625. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.87 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, star on neckpiece of helmet; lituus to left / 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. VF, toned, traces of deposits.
From the Nicoleta Collection.