Caption

Denarius of M. Sergius Silus, 116–115 BC. Obverse: helmeted head of Roma right; before it the inscription EX.SC; behind it the sign of value X (crossed out) and the inscription ROMA. Beaded border. Reverse: galloping horseman left with a sword and a severed head; below the letter Q and the inscription M.SERGI; below the line the inscription SILVS. Roman Republic; Rome; coin; diameter 19.4 mm; weight 3.87 g; axis 225°. Makers/issuer: M. Sergius Silus. Subjects: Roma, helmets, riders, swords, horses, severed heads.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_055

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Keywords

Denarius M Sergius Silus 116–115 Bc Obverse helmeted head Roma right inscription EX.SC sign value X crossed inscription ROMA Beaded border Reverse galloping horseman left sword severed head letter Q inscription M.SERGI line inscription SILVS Roman Republic Rome coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 3.87 g axis 225° Makers issuer Subjects Roma helmets riders swords horses severed heads round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile face relief facing right stylized hair headdress visible ear surrounded raised rim scattered small decorative marks metal areas darker gray patina lighter highlights wear background object white.