COIN (ROMAN)
Roman Republican silver Denarius serratus
Mint of Rome, 97BC
Moneyer: C. Naevius Balbus
Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, S.C 
Rev. Victory in triga (three horse chariot) right, holding reins in both hands; above [control mark worn away]; below, [C.N AE(ligate).B AL(ligate) B.
Ref.  RRC p. 397, no. 382/1b
 
Notes:  The triga or three horse chariot is unusual and only appears on one other issue.  This general issue of coins was large, there being 280 obverse dies and 311 reverse dies.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, S.C
Obverse legend: S.C
Reverse: Victory in triga (three horse chariot) right, holding reins in both hands; above [control mark worn away]; below, [C.N AE(ligate).B AL(ligate) B.
Dated: -97.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.15
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Thickness (mm): 1.65
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Arun
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Patching
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b