Crawford 286/1, Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus, Denarius
Roman Republic (Rome mint 116-115 BC.), M. Sergius Silus.
AR Denarius (3.86 g, 18-19 mm).
Obv.: [RO]MA - EX. S.C , head of Roma with winged helmet right; in field l., mark of value X (XVI in monogram).
Rev.: M. SERGI / SILVS , helmeted horseman l., holding sword and severed head of an enemy; before, Q.
Crawford 286/1 ; Sydenham 534 ; Sergia 1 .
This reverse refers to another Roman hero, M. Sergius Silus, grandfather of the mint official, who fought in many battles in the Roman army. During a campaign against the Celts in 218 he lost his right hand. But this did not stop his military career. He replaced his lost hand by an iron one and continued participating in the ongoing campaign. Two times he was caught by the Celts, but escaped. We are well informed about his career, because he was accused of not being capable taking over a priesthood. Mutilated were thought to be ritually impure by ancient society. Sergius Silus defended himself in a speech that was transferred by Varro.
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![Crawford 286/1, Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus, Denarius
Roman Republic (Rome mint 116-115 BC.), M. Sergius Silus.
AR Denarius (3.86 g, 18-19 mm).
Obv.: [RO]MA - EX. S.C , head of Roma with winged helmet right; in field l., mark of value X (XVI in monogram).
Rev.: M. SERGI / SILVS , helmeted horseman l., holding sword and severed head of an enemy; before, Q.
Crawford 286/1 ; Sydenham 534 ; Sergia 1 .
This reverse refers to another Roman hero, M. Sergius Silus, grandfather of the mint official, who fought in many battles in the Roman army. During a campaign against the Celts in 218 he lost his right hand. But this did not stop his military career. He replaced his lost hand by an iron one and continued participating in the ongoing campaign. Two times he was caught by the Celts, but escaped. We are well informed about his career, because he was accused of not being capable taking over a priesthood. Mutilated were thought to be ritually impure by ancient society. Sergius Silus defended himself in a speech that was transferred by Varro.
Schlüsselwörter: Roman Republic Sergius Silus Denarius Roma Horseman Head Enemy Celts](images/image.gif?id=1818384725838 "Crawford 286/1, Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus, Denarius
Roman Republic (Rome mint 116-115 BC.), M. Sergius Silus.
AR Denarius (3.86 g, 18-19 mm).
Obv.: [RO]MA - EX. S.C , head of Roma with winged helmet right; in field l., mark of value X (XVI in monogram).
Rev.: M. SERGI / SILVS , helmeted horseman l., holding sword and severed head of an enemy; before, Q.
Crawford 286/1 ; Sydenham 534 ; Sergia 1 .
This reverse refers to another Roman hero, M. Sergius Silus, grandfather of the mint official, who fought in many battles in the Roman army. During a campaign against the Celts in 218 he lost his right hand. But this did not stop his military career. He replaced his lost hand by an iron one and continued participating in the ongoing campaign. Two times he was caught by the Celts, but escaped. We are well informed about his career, because he was accused of not being capable taking over a priesthood. Mutilated were thought to be ritually impure by ancient society. Sergius Silus defended himself in a speech that was transferred by Varro.
Schlüsselwörter: Roman Republic Sergius Silus Denarius Roma Horseman Head Enemy Celts")