412, Lot: 397. Estimate $200. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.90 g, 5h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right, star on neckpiece of helmet; lituus to left, mark of value to right / 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. Near EF. Well struck on a broad flan.

From the Dr. Allan Smith Collection.