COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman coin; a Republican denarius probably of M. Sergius Silus, dating from 116-115 BC. Mint of Rome. Compare Roman Rrepublican Coinage, p. 302, no. 286/1.

Obv. [EX S C] before, [ROMA] behind; Helmeted head of Roma right

Rev. Q/[M SERGI/SILVS]; Horseman left, holding sword and severed hand



The coin is 17.6mm diameter, 1.8mm thick and 2.98g.



Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sergius Silus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right
Obverse legend: [EX S C] before, [ROMA] behind
Reverse: Horseman left, holding sword and severed hand
Reverse legend: Q/[M SERGI/SILVS]
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 2.98
Diameter (mm): 17.6
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Scrooby
District: Bassetlaw
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1