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Denarius Servilia: Publius Servilius Rullus; P•SERVILI•M•F 100 BC
100 BC year| Silver | 3.93 g | 19 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 | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Winged Victory in biga galloping right, holding palm-branch in left hand and reins in right hand; below, letter P.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P•SERVILI•M•F
Translation:
[Ex Argento] Publico
Publius 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 Publius Servilius Rullus, 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 expansion of its territories.
