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Denarius Servilia: Gaius Servilius Vatia; ROMA / C•SERVEIL 127 BC
127 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 127 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Battle on horseback between man armed with sword and man armed with spear; latter's shield inscribed M.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•SERVEIL
Translation: Gaius Servilius [Vatia]
Comment
The gens Servilia, or Serveilia, was an Alban family, transferred to Rome, after the destruction of Alba, by king Tullus, and elected into the patrician order. It became divided into many branches, including the Vatia branch represented with this coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a Roman consul, Gaius Servilius Vatia, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a victorious Roman warrior holding a trophy and a shield. This coin was minted during a time of great political and military change in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a system of elected consuls to a system of dictators, and the Roman Empire was expanding its territories through military conquests.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-127) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Servilia: Gaius Servilius Vatia; ROMA / C•SERVEIL) (127 BC) coin.
