Roman Republic Denarius 116BC M Sergius Silus RRC 286/1 Antoninus Pius whose pay he raised by

whose pay he raised by 1/3rd

Reverse: CONSECRATIO

This coin was produced between 336-323 B

comprised of copper and small parts of zinc

Roman Republic Denarius 116BC M Sergius Silus RRC 286/1 Antoninus Pius whose pay he raised byObverse: EXSC ROMA, Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots. Reverse: Q MSERGI SILVS, Horseman, left, holding sword and severed head in left hand. Border of dots. Date: c. 116 115 B. C. ID: Crawford (RRC) 286 1 Size: 19mm diameter, 3. 74g weight Composition: Silver The coin alludes to the grandfather of the coin's moneyer, who had lost his right hand in battle and been given a prosthetic replacement, then later went on to deliver several crushing