COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius serratus of C. Naveius Balbus, dating to 79 BC (Reece Period 1) . Reverse depicting Victory in triga going right, holding reins in both hands. Mint Rome, RRC 382/1b

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: //S.C
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; illegible letter below chin. S.C behind
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory in triga right, holding reins in both hands; , inscription in exergue. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: //GNAE BA[B]
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 2.76
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Milton Clevedon
District: Mendip
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b
Notes: 
This find was recorded at a rally and therefore the identification or photograph may fall below our usual standards.