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Denarius; issuer: C. Antestius (fl. 146 BC), publisher. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right; behind it the inscription C., (ANTE in ligature); before it the value sign X. Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right on horseback; below them a dog; under the line the inscription ROMA. Date: 146 BC. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Material: silver coin. Diameter: 17.3 mm. Weight: 3.28 g. Axis: 180°. Subjects/attributes: Dioscuri (mythology), horses, dogs, head of Roma, helmets.

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Denarius issuer C Antestius fl 146 Bc publisher Obverse Helmeted head Roma facing right inscription C Ante ligature value sign X Reverse Dioscuri galloping right horseback them dog under line inscription ROMA Date Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Material silver coin Diameter 17.3 mm Weight 3.28 g Axis 180° Subjects attributes mythology horses dogs head Roma helmets round worn coin textured uneven surface shown white background metallic shades gray darker gray recessed areas lighter silvery highlights featuring irregular raised indented shapes across face suggest weathered aged appearance.