COIN (ROMAN)

Silver, Roman Republic, Denarius of C.ANTESTIUS dating to the year BC 146. Obverse depicts helmeted bust of Roma with CAES[ ] legend. Reverse shows Dioscuri (two figures riding two rearing horses) right, with puppy right underneath the horses with both forefeet raised. Mint: Rome. RRC No. 219/1e, page 258 plate XXXIV.



Diameter: 18 mm

Thickness: 1.6 mm

Weight: 3.3 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Antestius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: //ROMA
Obverse: Helmeted female bust right.
Obverse legend: CAES[ ]
Reverse: Dioscuri (two figures riding rearing horses) right, with puppy right, underneath horses with both forefeet raised.
Reverse legend: -
Dated: -146.0 to -146.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Elford
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-219.1e