AR denarius, 116 - 115 BC, M. Sergius Silus |
Rev. Horseman holding a sword and a severed head in his left hand, Q below horse, M. SERGI below, SILVS in exergue. The coin alludes to Sergius' grandfather who had courageously fought left-handed and defeated twelve Gallic enemy camps, after he had lost his right hand in battle. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma, EX SC before, ROMA and crossed X behind. |