Anonymous AR Denarius. Rome, 157-156 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right, X (mark of value) behind / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding to right; ROMA within three-sided frame below. Crawford 198/1. 3.77g, 20mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. Rare variety with three-sided frame around legend, and struck on a large flan for the type, which very rarely comes with a full reverse border circle.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's ticket included;
Ex Richard B. Witschonke Collection, collector's annotated coin-envelope included;
Ex Goodman (Richard Schaefer) Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 46, 24 June 1998, lot 1000;
Ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt (Crédit Suisse), Auction 5, 18 April 1986, lot 238.