C. Antesti, Denarius - Charming Dog

C. Antesti (146 BC), AR Denarius ( 3.61 g), Rome.  Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, C·ANTESTI and below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below dog r. with both fore-feet raised and ROMA in rectangular frame. Crawford 219/1e.

Very Fine. A most charming type with dog. Beautiful cabinet tone with some golden iridescence.