C. Antestius AR Denarius. Rome, 146 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right, X before, puppy walking upwards behind / The Dioscuri riding right, C ANTESTI ligate below; ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 219/1a; Sydenham 406. 4.31g, 18mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone. Rare, only a dozen examples on CoinArchives.
From the Thersites Collection.