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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus; EX•S•C ROMA / Q M•SERGI SILVS 116 BC - 115 BC
| Silver (.900) | 3.03 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 116 BC - 115 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#58314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Helmeted horseman bouncing left, holding sword and severed Gallic head in left hand, a shield in right hand.
Quaestor mark in field under horses and in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Q
M•SERGI
SILVS
Translation:
Quaestor
Marcus Sergius Silus
Edge
Plain
Comment
EX SC mark refers to the special issue authorized by the Senate. This coin bears the quaestor mark, immediate superior of the moneyer, who in rare occasions used its authority to produce coins.The gens Sergia was a family of high patrician rank, which, according to Virgil, referred its origin to Sergestus, the companion of the Trojan hero Aeneas.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Marcus Sergius Silus on one side and a Q.M.SERGI SILVS inscription on the other, which signifies that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, specifically during the civil wars between Sulla and Marius.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (116 BC - 115 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus; EX•S•C ROMA / Q M•SERGI SILVS) (116 BC - 115 BC) coin.
