COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus struck by the moneyer C. Naevius Balbus, dating to the period 79 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Head of Venus right wearing diadem, behind S.C. Reverse: Victory in a triga right, holding reins in both hands, in exergue C.NAE.BALB, all within a border of dots. Mint of Rome. As RRC 382/1b



Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 2.2mm thick. Weight: 3.89g.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, control letter (illegible) below chin.
Obverse legend: SC (behind head)
Reverse: Victory in triga right.
Reverse legend: C. NAE. BALB
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 3.89
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Place known as: North Bedfordshire
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b