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Denarius; C. Antestius (fl. 146 BC), publisher. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, inscription C. ANTESTI (ANTE in ligature); before, sign of value X. Rev: Dioscuri galloping right on horses; below, a dog; under the line, inscription ROMA. 146 BC. Roman Republic. Rome. Silver coin. Diameter 19.4 mm; weight 3.76 g; axis 135°.

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LZT26A41_483

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Denarius C Antestius fl 146 Bc publisher Obv Helmeted head Roma right inscription C Antesti Ante ligature sign value X Rev Dioscuri galloping right horses dog under line inscription ROMA Roman Republic Rome Silver coin Diameter 19.4 mm weight 3.76 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile head facing featuring prominent helmet headdress featherlike spiked projections visible ear facial features low relief curved decorative elements near lower edge object silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces set plain white background.