An Engraver's Carelessness


MAT series. AR Denarius, 179-170 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right, below, unfinished MAT monogram (the two dots above A not joined by a dash) and in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 162/2a. 3.25 g. 17.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.