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Denarius with head of Roma, struck under M. Sergius Silus
Roman
Republican Period
about 116–115 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 3.95 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.652
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet.
Before: EX. S .C behind: ROMA and X
Reverse: Horseman, helmeted and bearing shield, galloping left, holding sword in left hand and head of a barbarian in right hand.
Before: Q below: M SERGI / SILVS
Before: EX. S .C behind: ROMA and X
Reverse: Horseman, helmeted and bearing shield, galloping left, holding sword in left hand and head of a barbarian in right hand.
Before: Q below: M SERGI / SILVS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Boston Athenaeum Collection; May 1, 1913: Deposited at MFA by The Boston Athenaeum