M. Sergius Silus, 116-115 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 6 h), Rome. ROMA - EX•S•C• Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, star (mark of value). Rev. Q / M•SERGI / [SILVS] Helmeted horseman to left, holding sword and severed head in his left hand. Babelon (Sergia) 1. Crawford 286/1. RBW 1115. Sydenham 544. Slightly brushed, otherwise, about very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.