232, Lot: 169. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.93 g, 2h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; lituus behind / Horseman galloping right, holding round shield inscribed with “M”, spearing another horseman. Crawford 264/1; Sydenham 483; Servilia 6. VF, old scratch on obverse. Attractively toned, with some iridescence around the devices.

Ex Messagne Hoard.