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ROMAN REPUBLIC: C. Antestius. 146 BC. AR Denarius. (18.01 mm/3.1 gm.) Helmeted head of
Roma looking to the right, before X, C.AESTI behind, border of dots / Dioscuri going
right, dog running below looking upwards with both forepaws raised, ROMA in exergue.
Sydenham-; Antestia 1. Crawford 219/1e. Some roughness due to die flaw at flan's edges.
Well centered and nicely struck with even wear. Good Fine.
The dog walking
before the Dioscuri motif is unusual and apparently unique to the gens Antestia. The
varient in which the dog has one forepaw on the ground is rare. |
