COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus of Q. Antoninus Balbus, dating to the period c.83 - 82 BC (Reece Period 1).Q·A͡N͡TO·BA͡LB / PR reverse type depicting Victory in quadriga, right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in right hand. Border of dots.. Mint of Rome. As RRC p. 389, no. 364/1c.  There is a control makre, S•, in front of the head.
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius Balbus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots. Control mark S• to right of neck.
Obverse legend: [S.C]
Reverse: Victory in quadriga, right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in right hand. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [Q·ANTO·BALB / PR]
Dated: -83.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 2.8
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Ryhall
District: Rutland
County: Rutland
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-364.1c
Notes: Images and information kindly provided by the finder