COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius serratus of C. Naevius Balbus dating to 79 BC (Reece Period 1). C NAE BALB (in ex.) reverse type depicting Victory in triga right with control mark CL above. Mint of Rome.


Sear, Vol 1, p.130, no.309.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, SC behind
Reverse: Victory in triga right with control mark CL above
Reverse legend: C NAE BALB (in ex.)
Dated: -79.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.2
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: Londesborough Area
Discovery method: Metal detector