RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Sergius Silus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Sergius SilusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Sergius Silus in 116 or 115 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts a horseman holding a sword and a severed head. Below is the letter Q, indicating that the coin was issued by a quaestor (a financial official), who is identified as 'M. SERGI SILVS'. Later coins of the Republic often had reverse designs alluding to the importance of the moneyer's family. This coin refers to an ancestor in the 2nd Punic War (218-201 BC), who had a right arm of iron, shown here holding the head of an enemy. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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