COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of M. Sergivs Silvs dating to the period 116-115 BC (Reece Period 1). M SERGI SILVS Q reverse type depicts a helmeted horseman galloping left holding a sword and severed head.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Sergius Silus, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: A helmeted head of Roma facing right
Obverse legend: ROMA plus XVI monogram
Reverse: A helmeted horseman galloping left holding a sword and severed head
Reverse legend: [M SE]RGI [SILV]S Q
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.35
Diameter (mm): 17.26
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Shalden
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1