Summary

Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 169-158 BC
Minted by Rome

Obverse Description

Helmeted head of Roma facing right; behind, the numeral X

Reverse Description

The Roman gods Castor and Pollux (the Dioscuri) with starst above riding a fast to right; below, Gryphon; in box below ROMA

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Crawford lists 22 issues for the period 169-158 BC. Their order of production is still to be established.

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