Roman Republic
C. Servilius Vatia (82-80 BC), Denarius 82-80 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, hair rolled back and falling in two locks down neck; B above lituus to left, mark of value below chin, ROMA below
Reverse: battle on horseback between a man wielding shield in right hand and sword in raised left hand and man (M. Servilius Pulex Geminus) galloping left, and piercing with spear the other horseman, and holding shield inscribed M (Marcus), C•SERVEIL in exergue
Diameter 17 mm, weight 3.73 g
