Caption

Denarius, Sergius Silus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right; in front the inscription EX.SC; behind the value sign X (crossed out) and the inscription A; beaded border. Reverse: Galloping horseman to 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. Roman Republic, 116–115 BC. Coin; silver; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.74 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_066

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Keywords

Denarius Sergius Silus M fl 116–115 Bc publisher Obverse Helmeted head Roma facing right front inscription EX.SC value sign X crossed inscription A beaded border Reverse Galloping horseman left sword severed head letter Q inscription M.SERGI line inscription SILVS pearl border Roman Republic Coin silver diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.74 g axis 135° round metallic object weathered pitted surface showing raised relief horse rider metal silver-gray darker gray spots brownish discoloration small areas relief textured details worn edges background plain white.