© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius Sulla; ROMA / C SERVEIL 82 BC - 80 BC
| Silver | 3.89 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82 BC - 80 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Battle on horseback between man with sword and man with spear; the latter's shield inscribed M. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•SERV͡EIL
Comment
Babelon Servilia 7.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Sulla, a powerful Roman general and statesman, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Sulla's dictatorship, and it is believed that the image of Sulla was included on the coin as a way to promote his image and legitimacy as a leader.
