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Denarius of C. Servilius Vatia, Rome

Denarius of C. Servilius Vatia, Rome

Moneyer: C. Servilius Vatia

Roman Republican

Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, lituus; below, ROMA; before, mark of value (XVI in monogram). Border of dots. Rev.: Battle on horseback between man armed with sword and man armed with spear; latter's shield inscribed M; in exergue, C.SERVEIL (VE in ligature). Line border.

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Roman Republican period

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