COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Republican denarius of M. Sergius Silus, struck at Rome, 116-115 BC (Reece Period 1). EX S C, ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma right / M SERGI SILVS Q, Horseman left holding severed head. RRC p. 302, no. 286/1; RSC Sergia 1; Sear 163.

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: Helmeted horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed Gallic head in left hand
Reverse legend: M SERGI below, [SILVS] in exergue, Q below horse's forelegs
Dated: -116.0 to -115.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Huntley
District: Forest of Dean
County: Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-286.1
Notes: 
Identified by Tony Oakey (MDFUK)