Lot description:
M. Sergius Silus. 116-115 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.78 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value to left / Soldier, holding sword and severed head of barbarian, on horse rearing left; Q below. Crawford 286/1; Sydenham 534; Sergia 1; RBW 1115. Lightly toned, light scratches and marks, minor metal flaws on reverse. Near VF.
From the David Welsh Collection, purchased from Superior, September 2006.
Estimate: 100 USD | |