M. Sergius Silus AR Denarius. Rome, 116-115 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; EX•S•C upwards before, ROMA and mark of value behind / Horseman riding to left, holding sword and severed head, with shield slung across back; Q below forelegs, M•SERGI below, SILVS in exergue. Crawford 286/1; BMCRR Italy 512; RSC Sergia 1a. 3.91g, 20mm, 3h.
Good Extremely Fine; pleasant old cabinet tone, an extraordinarily difficult issue to find in high grade.
From a private European collection.