C. Antestius. 146 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 4.01 g, 5h). Rome mint. VF.Electronic Auction 559 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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C. Antestius. 146 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 4.01 g, 5h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin; behind, dog walking downwards to right / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right. Crawford 219/1b; Sydenham 406a; Antestia 3; RBW –. Deeply toned with some iridescence, scratches and light scrapes under tone. VF. The scarcest variety of the series. |