C. Naevius Balbus, Denarius serratus, 79 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18,6 mm; 4 h)
Head of Venus r., wearing diadem; behind, S·C; before, Q. (control mark) below chin; Rv. Victory in triga r., holding reins in both hands; in exergue, C NAE BALB (AE and AL ligate). Crawford 382/1a; Babelon (Naevia) 6; Sydenham 769. Deep old cabinet tone; nice iridescence. Good very fine.