★ Battle on horseback reverse ★

C. Servilius Vatia, 127 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.91 g, 8 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, lituus; before, star (mark of value). Rev. C•SER VE IL Battle on horseback between two warriors; the warrior on the right is holding a shield inscribed with M in his left hand. Babelon (Marcia) 12. Crawford 293/1. RBW 1069. Sydenham 483. Beautifully toned. Minor flan faults (or traces of overstriking?) on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Aureo & Calicó 256, 3 December 2013, 1058 (with original ticket).