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M. Sergius Silus, 116-115 v.Chr.
Roman Republican Coins, M. Sergius Silus, Denarius 116-115 BC, good vf

Roman Republican Coins, M. Sergius Silus, Denarius 116-115 BC, good vf

Römische Republik, M. Sergius Silus, Denar 116-115 v.Chr., ss+

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M. Sergius Silus 116-115 BC. Denarius 17 mm 116-115 BC Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; value-mark before EX S C ROMA / Q M SERGI SILVS Rider advancing left, holding sword and severed head of a gallic warrior. Cr. 286/1; good very fine

The gens Sergia was an ancient Roman patrician family, of which Marcus Sergius Silus (3rd century BC) is one of the most famous. The depiction on the reverse alludes to his courage and bravery during the Second Punic War against Hannibal (218-201 BC). According to sources, he escaped Carthaginian captivity several times and lost an arm in the process. He had a prosthetic made that could hold a shield. The mint master was the father of the conspirator Lusius Sergius Catiline, known from Cicero's speeches.

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Category 1	Roman Republican Coins
Ruler	M. Sergius Silus
Reign	116-115 BC
Denomination	Denarius
Date	116-115 BC
Mint	Rome
Material	Silver
Condition	good very fine
Catalogue	Cr. 286/1
Catalogue 2	Syd. 534/544
Weight	3.89 g
Diameter	17 mm
Item Number	101524