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cr 286/1 AR Denarius  M. Sergius Silus
116-115 b.c.e.  3.84 gm; 18.00 mm.
o: Helmeted head of Roma right; before, EX. S.C; behind, ROMA and *
r: Horseman left, holding sword and a severed head in left hand; below horse, Q / [M.] SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. 
    A special issue, by Senate decree, Sergius holding the fiscal office of Quaestor.  Another dynamic decapitation, this coin retaining the facial expressions of the recently-deceased barbarian.  
    The photo is a bit washed-out, but the excellent obverse strike is apparent.

cr 286/1 AR Denarius M. Sergius Silus

116-115 b.c.e. 3.84 gm; 18.00 mm.
o: Helmeted head of Roma right; before, EX. S.C; behind, ROMA and *
r: Horseman left, holding sword and a severed head in left hand; below horse, Q / [M.] SERGI; in exergue, SILVS.
A special issue, by Senate decree, Sergius holding the fiscal office of Quaestor. Another dynamic decapitation, this coin retaining the facial expressions of the recently-deceased barbarian.
The photo is a bit washed-out, but the excellent obverse strike is apparent.

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Jay GT4   [Jan 21, 2019 at 07:59 PM]
I've always loved this type
Canaan   [Jan 22, 2019 at 06:06 AM]
Very Nice!!!
Marsman   [Jan 23, 2019 at 07:17 AM]
Beautiful

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