Caption

Denarius, Sergius Silus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma at 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 to the left with a sword and a severed head; below the letter Q and the inscription M.SERGI; below the line the inscription SILVS. Pearl border. Mythological motif with helmets, riders, swords, horses, head of Roma, severed heads. 116–115 BC, Roman Republic, Rome. Coin; diameter 19.4 mm, weight 3.87 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_056

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Keywords

Denarius Sergius Silus M fl 116–115 Bc publisher 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 Pearl border Mythological motif helmets riders swords horses head severed heads Roman Republic Rome Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 3.87 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised relief rider horse sculpted low relief visible contours limbs rounded helmet horse depicted motion raised legs coin surface dotted border part rim irregular scratches pits across field metal predominantly silver-gray darker gray tarnish recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions background object plain white.