Watch List notes:

C. Naevius Balbus, 79 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.68 g, 11 h), Rome. Diademed head of Venus to right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; behind, S•C. Rev. C•NAE•BALB Victory driving fast triga to right, holding reins in both hands; above, LXVI. Babelon (Naevia) 6. Crawford 382/1b. RBW 1410 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 769b. Thin flan crack, otherwise, nearly very fine.


From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.