Rome’s Iron Hand

Created a new video, telling the story behind this popular Roman Republican denarius.



Roman Republic: M. Sergius Silus, AR Denarius, 116-115 BC, RCV I# 163, RSC# 1 (3.89 g)

Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; ROMA and denomination mark XVI as monogram (Ӿ) behind. EX•S•C ROMA on front

Reverse: Helmeted horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed Gallic head in left hand; shield in right hand. Q (for Quaestor) under horse’s front legs. M.SERGI SILVS in exergue

 

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Great video and coin. I have the same one but I could use an upgrade.


M. Sergius Silus (116-115 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value behind.
R: Soldier on horseback rearing left, holding sword and severed head of barbarian; Q below.
Rome Mint
21mm
3.74g
Crawford 286/1; Sydenham 534; Sergia 1.