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3008
C. Serveilius M.f. Silver Denarius
(3.9 g), 136 BC.
Rome. ROMA below,
head of Roma right, wearing winged
helmet ornamented with griffin’s
head; behind, wreath and denomina-
tion.
Reverse:
[CS] ERVEIL M F in
exergue, the Dioscuri riding in op-
posite directions, heads turned to face
one another, each holding couched
spear. Crawford 239/1; Sydenham
525; Servilia 1. Lustrous and untoned,
perfectly centered.
Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value............ $900 - 1,000
Ex Gemini IX (8 January 2012), 240.
3009
M. Marcius Mn.f. Silver Denarius (3.93 g),
134 BC.
Rome. Head of Roma right, wear-
ing winged helmet ornamented with griffin’s
head; behind, modius; below chin, denomina-
tion.
Reverse:
M (MAR)-C / RO-MA in two
lines below, Victory, holding whip and reins,
driving galloping biga right; below, two wheat
ears dividing legend. Crawford 245/1; Syden-
ham 500; Marcia 8. Well struck, perfectly
centered and lustrous. A touch of delicate
golden toning adds to its appeal.
Mint State.
Estimated Value ............................... $800 - 900
Ex Nomisma 37 (4 October 2008), 96.
