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Cr 264/2 Æ Semis C. Servilius Vatia
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Rome, c. 127 b.c.e.
Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S
Prow r., inscribed C·SERVEILI; above, lion running r.; S before, ROMA below
One of the unusual types with the moneyer's name inscribed along the galley side rather than in the field.
A. McCabe points out that the lion is quite unusual on Republican bronze coins.
22.2mm., 4.90gm This specimen is more than a bit worn. However, the semis in this series is quite rare.
Servilia 8
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