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Denarius of C. Antestius, Rome

Denarius of C. Antestius, Rome

Moneyer: C. Antestius

Roman Republican

Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, C.ANTESTI (ANTE in ligature) upwards; before, mark of value (X). Border of dots. Scratch on cheek. Rev.: Dioscuri r.; below, puppy r. with both fore-feet raised; below, in linear frame, ROMA. Line border.

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Roman Republican period

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