★ Victory crowning the Dioscuri ★

Anonymous, circa 211-208 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.25 g, 3 h), uncertain mint in Central Italy. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged and crested helmet; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. ROMA The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; behind, Victory flying right, holding wreath in her right hand. Crawford 61/1. RBW 251. Sydenham 147. Rare. Some horn silver and with cleaning scratches on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Elsen 77, 13 December 2013, 201 (with collector's and original auction tickets).