COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus of Q. Antonius Balbus, dating to 83 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: S C, Laureate head of Jupiter right. Revese: Q ANTO BALB PR, Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath and palm, with control letter A below. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 379, no. 379/1d; Spink 2003 page 54 No. 453; Roman Silver Coins 2nd Edition page 15 No. CRS151.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antonius Balbus, Q.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right; no control mark
Obverse legend: S [C]
Reverse: Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath and palm; control mark A below
Reverse legend: Q ANTO B[ALB] [PR] (ligatured)
Dated: -83.0 to -83.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.06
Thickness (mm): 1.82
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Tandridge
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Place known as: Crockham Hill
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-364.1d