COIN (ROMAN)

A silver  plated contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius of M. Sergius  Silus; M.SERGI, SILVS, Q; Horseman left, holding sword and severed  head; Rome, 116-115 BC. Reece period 1. RRC  p. 302, c.f. no. 286/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sergius Silus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; Star to right
Obverse legend: EX.S.C., ROMA
Reverse: Horseman left, holding sword and severed head
Reverse legend: M.SERGI, SILVS, Q
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.69
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1
Notes: 
This coin is copied from a coin which comes from a large issue with 287 obverse  and 359 reverse dies.