

C. Antestius. AR Denarius, 146 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, C. ANTESTI (ANTE ligate); below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, puppy right with both fore-feet raised; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 219/1e; B. (Antestia) 1. 3.63 g. 20.00 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden highlights. Insignificant areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.