COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius serratus of the moneyer Q Antonius Balbus, dating to 83-82 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: S C, Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: Q ANTO BALB P R, Victory in quadriga right. RRC p. 379. no. 364/1. Without an image, the National Finds Adviser is not able to give a more precise identification as there are control marks on some varieties.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius Balbus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right
Obverse legend: S C
Reverse: Victory in quadriga right, holding reins, palm-branch and wreath
Reverse legend: Q ATO BALB (ligatured) P R
Dated: -83.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 2.7
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: high ham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-364.1a