C. Antestius 'The Dioscuri and Dog' Republican Denarius
Silver, 3.57 grams, 18.29 mm. Rome. 146 BC. Obverse: C ANTESTI (partially ligate), behind head of Roma right in winged helmet, X under chin. Reverse: no legend, the Dioscuri galloping right, below, a dog leaping right, both forelegs raised, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 219/1e; Sydenham 411; Antestia 1; Sear 95. Good very fine.