M. Sergius Silus, 116-115 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.94 g, 8 h), Rome. ROMA - EX•S•C• Head of Roma to right within laurel wreath, wearing winged helmet and pearl necklace; behind, star (mark of value). Rev. Q / M•SERGI / SILVS Helmeted horseman to left, holding sword and severed head in his left hand. Babelon (Sergia) 1. Crawford 286/1. RBW 1115. Sydenham 544. Struck from somewhat corroded dies and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, privately acquired from Calvin Rogers on 19 July 1989.