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Unique ID: BH-18B6D5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman silver denarius serratus of the Republican period; Sear no. 309, minted by C. Naevius Balbus, in 79 BC. The coin's surfaces are very worn and slightly corroded. It measures 17.8mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.96g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: 79 BC
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th October 2009
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Other reference: Ver 09/163 - 3
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Republic
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 1 [Pre AD 41]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed head of Venus right.
Obverse inscription: S C
Reverse description: Victory in triga right.
Reverse inscription: [C NAE BALB AL]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Republican moneyer: Naevius Balbus, C.
RRC Identifier: RRC 382/1b
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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