Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3750 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 28TH JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $100
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SOLD $70
M. SERGIUS SILUS, (116-115 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.75 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, EX SC before, [RO]MA * behind, rev. horseman galloping left, with sword and barbarian head, Q/M.SERGI below, SILVS in exergue, (S.163, Cr.286/1, Syd.534, Sergia 1). Lightly toned, obverse porosity very fine and scarce.
The reverse alludes to the bravery of the moneyer's grandfather who distinguished himself during the second Punic war. He lost his right arm and received twenty-three wounds, but continued fighting. A replacement arm was made of iron.
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