COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus issued by C Naevius Balbus in 79 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse has diademed head of Venus, right, with SC behind and a control letter beneath chin. Reverse depicts Victory in triga right, no legends are visible. As BMC 2926-76; RRC (Crawford) 382/1b; Syd no.769b.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, SC behind, control letter beneath chin.
Reverse: Victory in triga right
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 3.16
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Thornborough
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector