MA series AR Denarius. Uncertain mint, 199-170 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X (mark of value) behind / The Dioscuri riding to right, each holding spear; MA (ligate) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 172/1; BMCRR Italy 117; RSC 32e. 3.86g, 20mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone with attractive hints of iridescence around devices. Very Rare, the finest example to be offered at auction for over twenty years.
From a private European collection.