COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus of the moneyer C. Naevius Balbus, dating to the period 79 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicting Victory in a triga right holding reins in both hands, in exergue [C.NAE.BA B], control mark CC[...] above. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 397, no. 382/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right?
Reverse: Victory in a triga right holding reins in both hands, in exergue [C.NAE.BA B], control mark CC[...] above
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 2.44
Diameter (mm): 17.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Leckhampstead
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1a