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Denarius serratus Naevia: Gaius Naevius Balbus; S•C / C•NAE•BALB 79 BC
79 BC year| Silver | 3.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Winged Victory in triga galloping right, holding reins with both hands; sometimes, control-letter or numeral above.
Moneyer mark in exergue with AE ligatured and AL in monogram.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•NAE•BALB
Translation: Gaius Naevius Balbus
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens [i]Naevia[|i] was a plebeian family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with a serrated edge that was meant to prevent counterfeiting. This feature was only used on a small number of coins during the Roman Republic, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-79) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius serratus (Naevia: Gaius Naevius Balbus; S•C / C•NAE•BALB) (79 BC) coin.
