P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, 100 BC – Victory Driving Biga

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Roman Republic,  P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, AR Denarius (silver, 3.46g, 20.8mm), Rome Mint, 100 BC
Obv: Helmeted bust of Minerva to left, wearing aegis, RVLLI behind
Rev: P•SERVILI•M•F; Victory driving biga to right, holding palm frond in her left hand and reins in her right; below, control letter P
Ref: Crawford 328/1; Sydenham 601 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF (minor smoothening on the reverse, otherwise attractive and nicely toned)
Note: Publius Servilius Rullus was a Roman political figure and moneyer during the late Republic. He is known for his role in the agrarian law proposed by his father, which aimed to redistribute land to the poor. The coinage of P. Servilius Rullus was minted during a period of political upheaval and social reform in Rome. The Denarius was a silver coin minted by P. Servilius Rullus around 100 BC. This coin was a critical denomination in the Roman economy, widely used for trade and daily transactions. The denarius typically featured symbolic imagery that conveyed political messages and highlighted the authority of the issuing moneyer. The obverse features a helmeted bust of Minerva facing left, wearing an aegis. Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare, symbolizes strategic prowess and protection. The aegis, a protective cloak often associated with divine power, further emphasizes these qualities. The reverse shows Victory driving a biga (a two-horse chariot) to the right, holding a palm frond in her left hand and the reins in her right. The palm frond is a symbol of victory and triumph, while the depiction of Victory herself highlights successful endeavors, possibly in military or political contexts. Below the chariot is a control letter, used for identification purposes during the minting process. The period around 100 BC was marked by significant social and political challenges in Rome. The agrarian reforms proposed by Rullus aimed to address the economic disparities and land distribution issues that plagued the Republic. The imagery on the denarius reflects themes of wisdom, strategic prowess, and victory, aligning with the reformist agenda of Rullus and his political ambitions.

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