COIN (ROMAN)
Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Moneyer: M. SERGIVS SILVS, Mint: Rome, Struck between 116 - 115 BC.
Ref. Roman Republican Coinage p. 302, no. 286/1
Notes: A very large issue, 287 obverse dies and 359 reverse dies.  M. Sergius Silus was a quaestor.  The reverse might show his grandfather who was praetor in 197 BC and who fought left-handed after losing his right hand in battle. 
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sergius Silus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma right; before, EX.S.C; behind, ROMA and star
Reverse: Horseman advancing left, holding sword and severed (Gallic) head in left hand. Before, Q; below M.SERGI; in exergue, SILVS
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.41
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Completeness: Complete
County: Shropshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1