COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Roman Republican denarius, struck by moneyer C. Antestius in 146 BC (Reece Period 1). Mint of Rome. Obverse: C . ANTESTI, Helmeted head of Roma right. Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right on horseback holding spears, dog running at feet, ROMA in exergue (now illegible). The coin is relatively worn though enough detail survives to assign a probable secure identification. RRC p. 258, no. 219/1e; Syndenham 411.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antestius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right, X below chin
Obverse legend: (C.ANTESTI)
Reverse: Dioscuri galloping right with spears, dog running at feet
Reverse legend: [ROMA]
Dated: -146.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 17.47
Thickness (mm): 1.33
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Patching
District: Arun
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-219.1e
Notes: 
Found on a Metal Detectives Group rally in West Sussex.