C. Naevius Balbus, 79 BC. Denarius Serratus (Silver, 18 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h), Rome. S · C Diademed head of Venus to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. C · NÆ · B(AL)B Victory driving galloping triga to right, holding reins in both hands; above, CLXXXVII. Babelon (Naevia) 6. Crawford 382/1b. Sydenham 769b. Perfect centering and well-struck, with handsome old toning. Extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection in Geneva, acquired from M. de Mayo in the 1960s.