Caption

denarius, Antestius, C. (fl. 146 BC), publisher; Obv. Head of Roma in helmet at right; behind it the inscription C. ANTESTI (ANTE in ligature); before it the sign of value X. Pearly border. Rev. Dioscuri galloping on horses at right; below a dog; under the line the inscription ROMA. Continuous border. Dioscuri (mythology), horses, dogs, head of Roma, helmets; 146 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome; coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.72 g; axis 180 degrees

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_258

License type

Rights managed

Available size

21.7Mb (1.7Mb) / 9.2in x 9.2in / 2751 x 2751 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antestius C fl 146 Bc publisher Obv Head Roma helmet right inscription C Antesti Ante ligature sign value X Pearly border Rev Dioscuri galloping horses dog under line inscription ROMA Continuous border Dioscuri mythology dogs head helmets Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.72 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object textured worn surface showing raised design three horses profile pulling chariot small animal figure beside them group three helmeted figures stand decorative dots lines accent figures visible colors shades silver gray darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights white background.