COIN (ROMAN)

A complete denarius serratus of C. Naevivs Balbinus (79 BC), dating to the period 79 BC (Reece Period 1). C NAE BAL B Reverse type depicting Victory in triga right, holding reins. Mint of Rome. C.f. RRC, p 397, no 382/1a



Diameter: 17.9 mm

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Weight: 3.1 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem, control mark to right
Obverse legend: S C
Reverse: Victory in triga right, holding reins
Reverse legend: [C. NAE. BAL.B]
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chesterton and Kingston
District: Stratford-on-Avon
County: Warwickshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1a