Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 873. Closing Date: Jan 
  10, 2005. C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Serrate 
  Denarius (4.10 gm, 4h). Rome mint. Estimate $300 
  Sold For $700 

C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius 
(4.10 gm, 4h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Venus 
right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; S. C 
behind / C. NĘ. BALB in exergue, Victory driving 
galloping triga right; LXX above. Crawford 382/1b; 
Sydenham 769b; Kestner 3225 var. (control 
numeral); BMCRR Rome 2926 (same); Naevia 6. Superb 
EF, lightly toned, boldly struck. ($300)

From the Claude Collection.

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