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

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Denarius C Antestius fl 146 Bc publisher Obverse Helmeted head Roma right inscription C Antesti Ante ligature sign value X Reverse Dioscuri galloping right horses dog under line inscription ROMA Roman Republic Rome Coin Diameter 19.4 mm weight 3.76 g axis 135° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised carved figures shapes object mostly shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas creating contrast raised lines ridges form abstract animal- shapes across face looks limb body contours group curved parallel grooves edges irregular slightly chipped background plain white.