★ A nicely toned denarius of C. Naevius Balbus ★

C. Naevius Balbus, 79 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g, 7 h), Rome. Diademed head of Venus to right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; behind, S•C; before, I. Rev. C•N AE •B AL B Victory driving fast triga to right, holding reins in both hands. Babelon (Naevia) 6. Crawford 382/1a. RBW 1409. Sydenham 769. Nicely toned. Very light porosity , otherwise, about extremely fine.