Caption

Denarius, Sergius Silus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Roman Republic, 116–115 BC. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; before it the inscription S.; behind it the value sign X (crossed out) and an inscription. 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. Pearl border. Roma (mythology) subject; motifs include horses, helmets, riders, swords, severed heads. Coin; diameter 19.2 mm; weight 3.60 g; axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_060

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21.2Mb (1.7Mb) / 9.1in x 9.1in / 2719 x 2719 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Sergius Silus M fl 116–115 Bc publisher Roman Republic Obverse Helmeted head Roma right inscription S value sign X crossed inscription Beaded border Reverse Galloping horseman left sword severed head letter Q inscription M.SERGI line inscription SILVS Pearl border Roma mythology subject motifs include horses helmets riders swords severed heads Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 3.60 g axis 90° worn circular metal coin raised central design showing rider rearing horse hold round object hand spear coin surface irregularities scratches pits areas darker tarnish subtle iridescent toning shades brown bluish-green gray brighter silvery highlights raised areas background plain white.