COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver denarius serratus of moneyer C. Naevius Balbus, dating to 79 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse depicts Victory in Triga with control mark above LXV. Mint of Rome. RRC, p397. no 382/1b.



Diameter: 18.3 mm

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Weight: 3.6 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind S.C downwards
Obverse legend: S C
Reverse: Victory in triga right, holding reins in both hands; LXV above
Reverse legend: C NAE BA B
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Harlaston
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1b