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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 534 - Crawford 286/1
Mint Date116 B.C.E.-115 B.C.E.
MoneyerMarcus Sergius Silus
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions19 mm
Weight3.9 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 534; Crawford 286/1
Sydenham PeriodPeriod V - c. 119-91 B.C.E.
DescriptionCrawford states that the moneyer, Marcus Sergius Silus, is not known to have progressed beyond the quaestorship. Sydenham states this moneyer struck coins at two mints, one in northern Italy the other in Cisalpine Gaul, as opposed to Crawford’s indication the coin was minted in Rome. Sydenham notes a date range of 109 - 100 B.C.E. (p 67) that is later than the range of 116 - 115 B.C.E. that Crawford identifies (p 300)
Type-ObverseHelmeted head of Roma to right; behind, ROMA downwards, value mark (X); before, EX•S•C upwards; border of dots
Type-ReverseHorseman to left, holding sword and severed head in Ieft hand; before, Q ; below, M•SERGI; in exergue, SILVS; border of dots
Legend-ObverseROMA EX•S•C
Legend-ReverseM•SERGI
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Condition Evaluation NoteObverse Legend: [C•] MALLE•C•F
Rights HolderRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
Rights DeclarationProfessor Corey Brennan of Rutgers University is Professor Badian's literary/academic executor, and it is with Professor Brennan's full consent that Rutgers University Libraries can use the Badian notes in the Roman Coins portal.
Associated EntityDonor: Dr. Ernst Badian
Shelving LocatorCatalog Number BAD0504; Box Number 29