P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, 100 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. RVLLI Bust of Minerva to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and aegis. Rev. P•SERVILI•M•F Victory driving biga to right, holding reins in her right hand and palm frond in her left; below, P. Babelon (Servilia) 14. Crawford 328/1. RBW 1185. Sydenham 601. Minor nicks, otherwise, very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.