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denarius, Dioscuri on horses, origin, horses, Roma (mythology), Dioscuri (mythology), dogs, head of Roma, helmets. Obv. Head of Roma in helmet at right; behind her a dog; in front of her a sign of value X. Beaded border. Rev. Dioscuri galloping on horses at right; below the inscription C.ANTESTI (ANTE in ligature); below the line the inscription ROMA. Continuous border. 146 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome, coin, dia. 19.4 mm, weight 3.71 g, axis 45 degrees

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denarius Dioscuri horses origin Roma mythology dogs head helmets Obv Head helmet right dog front sign value X Beaded border Rev Dioscuri galloping inscription C.ANTESTI Ante ligature line inscription ROMA Continuous border 146 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome coin dia 19.4 mm weight 3.71 g axis 45 degrees close-up round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person wearing winged helmet ornate hair details set plain white background object displays textured relief curved edges varying shades gray dark gray across surface.