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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 action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 79 BC
Date to: Circa 79 BC
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.89 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/188 - 66
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: 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
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