THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
L. Servius Rufus. Denarius 43, AR 3.82 g. L·SERVIVS – RVFVS Male head (Brutus) r. Rev. Dioscuri standing facing, both holding spears and with swords hanging from waist. Babelon Sulpicia 10. Sydenham 1082. Sear Imperators 324. Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1793. Crawford 515/2.
Very rare and among the finest specimens known. A magnificent portrait struck
in high relief and an enchanting old cabinet tone, slightly off-centre on
reverse, otherwise good extremely fine / extremely fine