456, Lot: 314. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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C. Servilius Vatia. 127 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.88 g, 6h). 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; RBW 1069. Toned, a few light cleaning scratches. Near EF.
From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 164.