Silver Coin, Rome, 116 BC - 115 BC 1963.237.89

Physical Description

• Axis: 11

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 2.68
  • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

Source: RRC 286/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 116 BCE - 115 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: M. Sergius Silus
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: EX·S·C ROMA
  • Type: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
  • Symbol (Behind): X (crossed; denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Roma

• Reverse

  • Legend: Q M·SERGI SILVS
  • Type: Horseman, left, holding sword and severed head in left hand. Border of dots.

References

• Reference: RRC 286/1
• Reference: S 534

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1963.237.89
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States