Watch List notes:

C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.01 g, 8h). Rome mint. Head of Venus right, wearing stephane, pendant earrings, and necklace; S • C downward to left / Victory driving galloping triga right, holding reins; CLXXV above; C • NÆ • B(AL)B in exergue. Crawford 382/1b; Sydenham 769b; Naevia 6; Kestner 3229 var. (control number); BMCRR Rome 2966; RBW 1410 var. (same). Superb EF, lightly toned.


From the Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.