C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.99 g, 4h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Venus right / Victory, holding reins, driving galloping triga right; CLVI above. Crawford 382/1b; Sydenham 769b; Naevia 6; RBW 1410 var. (control). Light iridescence, small areas of flat strike, off center obverse. Choice EF.
Ex New York Sale III (7 December 2000), lot 403.
