BH-AB1DF8: Roman silver coin: Republican denarius serratus of C. Naevius Balbus

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Unique ID: BH-AB1DF8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silver Roman Republican denarius serratus struck by the moneyer C. Naevius Balbus, dating to the period 79 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Head of Venus right wearing diadem, behind S.C. Reverse: Victory in a triga right, holding reins in both hands, in exergue C.NAE.BALB, all within a border of dots. Mint of Rome. As RRC 382/1b

Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 2.2mm thick. Weight: 3.89g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 79 BC
Date to: Circa 79 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.89 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/188 - 66

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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: Diademed head of Venus right, control letter (illegible) below chin.
Obverse inscription: SC (behind head)
Reverse description: Victory in triga right.
Reverse inscription: C. NAE. BALB
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RRC Identifier: RRC 382/1b
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RRC : 382/1b

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North Bedfordshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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