COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican denarius serratus dating to 79 BC issued by the moneyer C. Naevius Balbus. Victory in triga reverse with control mark CLXXIIII. RRC p. 397, no. 382/1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind S.C downwards
Reverse: Victory in triga right, holding reins in both hands; CLXXIIII in right field
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES
District: Leeds
County: Leeds
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b