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Denarius Servilia: Marcus Servilius; M•SERVEILI•C•F 100 BC
100 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 100 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two dismounted horsemen fighting, holding shield in left hands and sword in right hands; their horses in background, each looking opposite way.
Moneyer mark in exergue; control-letter below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•SERVEILI•C•F
Translation: Marcus Servilius
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Marcus Servilius, a Roman politician and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Republic's military victories and the spread of Roman dominance. The coin's design and imagery reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Republic during this time period.
