M. Atilius Saranus. 148 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.54 g). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; SAR(AN) downward to left, X (mark of value) below chin / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback right; M • ATILI below horses, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 214/1b; Sydenham 398b; Atilia 9; RBW 905. Attractive iridescent tone with golden highlights. EF. Particularly well struck with excellent detail on reverse.
