M. Atilius Saranus, 148 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.81 g, 9 h), Rome. SARAN Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; to right, X (mark of value). Rev. M•ATIL / ROMA (in linear frame) The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars. Babelon (Atilia) 8. Crawford 214/1c. RBW 906. Sydenham 398d. Beautifully toned and sharply struck, a lovely example. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.