COIN (ROMAN)

Early Roman Republican silver serrated denarius, probably Crawford RRC 382, 1a/b of 79BC. Probably minted by C. Naevius Balbus in Rome.



Obv: Head of Venus



Rev: Victory in a triga



Ref: Crawford RRC 382, 1a/b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Victory in a triga
Reverse legend: illegible
Weight (g): 3.16
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Allerdale
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Papcastle
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-382.1a