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Unique ID: PUBLIC-7896D2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman Republican silver denarius serratus of the moneyer Q Antonius Balbus, dating to 83-82 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: S C, Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: Q ANTO BALB P R, Victory in quadriga right. RRC p. 379. no. 364/1. Without an image, the National Finds Adviser is not able to give a more precise identification as there are control marks on some varieties.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly 83 BC
Date to: Exactly 82 BC
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2009 - Wednesday 30th September 2009
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Denarius serratus (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: Laureate head of Jupiter right
Obverse inscription: S C
Reverse description: Victory in quadriga right, holding reins, palm-branch and wreath
Reverse inscription: Q ATO BALB (ligatured) P R
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Republican moneyer: Antonius Balbus, Q.
RRC Identifier: RRC 364/1a
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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