COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius serratus of the Republican period; Sear no. 309, minted by C. Naevius Balbus, in 79 BC. The coin's surfaces are very worn and slightly corroded. It measures 17.8mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.96g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right.
Obverse legend: S C
Reverse: Victory in triga right.
Reverse legend: [C NAE BALB AL]
Dated: -79.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.96
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wycombe
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Princes Risborough
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b