C. Servilius Vatia. Restored issue, 82-80 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.92 g, 3h). Rome mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 428.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Robert W. Hubel Collection, Assembled 1929-1939, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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C. Servilius Vatia. Restored issue, 82-80 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.92 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; to left, B above lituus; mark of value below chin / Warrior (M. Servilius Pulex Geminus) on horseback galloping left, holding shield inscribed M (Marcus), and piercing with spear another warrior to left, holding shield and sword, on horseback galloping left. Crawford 370/1b; Sydenham 720; Servilia 7; RBW 1390. Lightly toned, minor marks, small edge chip. Good VF.

From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.

The reverse type celebrates M. Servilius Pulex Geminus, who was elected augur in 211 BC and held that office for about forty years. He was made consul in 202 BC. According to Plutarch, he received numerous wounds in twenty-three single combats, being victorious in all (Plutarch, Paulus Aemilius, xxxi).

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 17 September at 2 PM ET.

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