C. Naevius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. Rome, 79 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; S•C behind, I before / C•NÆ•BALB, Victory driving fast triga to right, holding reins in both hands. Crawford 382/1a; RSC Naevia 6. 3.89g, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone with golden iridescent highlights.
Ex Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 47, 3 March 2019, lot 396;
Ex Semenzato, November 1990, lot 53.