COIN (ROMAN)
A complete struck/ hammered silver Republican denarius, minted by M. Sergius Silus (M. SERGI SILVS Q) in Rome in 116 BC or 115 BC (diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 3.49g).  The coin is in a slightly worn but fair condition.

Ref: Crawford, M, H, 1974, ‘Roman Republican Coinage Volumes I & II’, page 302 & plate XXXIX, ref no 286/1.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sergius Silus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right.  [Border of dots].
Obverse legend: Before, EX.S.C; behind ROMA downwards with a ‘*’ behind.
Reverse: Horseman riding left, holding sword and severed head in left hand.  [Border of dots].
Reverse legend: Before, ‘Q’; below, [M.S]ERGI, in exergue [SILVS].
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.49
Diameter (mm): 17.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Clifton Campville
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1