Caption

Denarius; M. Sergius Silus (publisher), active 116–115 BC. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right; before it the letter S; behind it a crossed-out X value sign and additional letters. Beaded border. Reverse: Galloping horseman left, holding a sword and a severed head; below the horse the letter Q and inscription M. SERGI; below the line the inscription SILVS. Pearl border. Roman Republic, 116–115 BC. Silver coin, diameter 19.2 mm, weight 3.60 g, axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_059

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Keywords

Denarius M Sergius Silus publisher active 116–115 BC Obverse Helmeted head Roma facing right letter S crossed- X value sign additional letters Beaded border Reverse Galloping horseman left holding sword severed head horse letter Q inscription M Sergi line inscription SILVS Pearl border Roman Republic 116–115 Bc Silver coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 3.60 g axis 90° worn circular metallic object raised profile face right-facing view showing pronounced nose lips eye hair details hair tied braided back flowing locks decorative element near ear surface pitting scratches areas wear darker lighter metallic tones shades silver gray subtle hints brown greenish patina object irregular rim small chips indented areas background plain white.