COIN (ROMAN)

A denarius of C. Naevius Balbus.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing a diadem; hair wound around lower part of diadem and then falling down her back; triple bead earring; bead necklace; dot border.
Obverse legend: S.C.
Reverse: Victory in triga right, holding reins in both hands; CVII control mark above horses' heads; dot border.
Reverse legend: C.NAE.BALB
Dated: -79.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Parish: Haydon
District: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b