Denarius Antestia: Gaius Antistius, C ANTESTI / ROMA

€199,809.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year146 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.44 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#219/1, CRR#406, CRR#411, RSC#1, RCV I#95, BMC RR#855-861
Obverse descriptionHelmeted head of Roma right, mark of value below chin; behind, part of moneyer mark with ANTE in monogram.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringC • ANTESTI X
(Translation: Gaius Antestius)
Reverse descriptionDioscuri galloping right, each holding horizontal spear; inscription in exergue. Part of moneyer mark under the horses as a puppy running right with both fore-feet raised.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-146)  - RRC 219/1a; CRR 406 -
ND (-146)  - RRC 219/1b -
ND (-146)  - RRC 219/1c -
ND (-146)  - RRC 219/1d -
ND (-146)  - RRC 219/1e; CRR 411 -
Catalog ID9257762280
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