Owl Denarius


Owl series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, owl; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 135/1. 3.97 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare. Full weight and broad flan. Numerous scratches, old cabinet tone. VF.
Ex CNG 392, lot 451.