ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous Coinage period, Æ Litra (19mm), circa 279-269 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left. Rev. Horse's head right, "ROMANO" to left. Sydenham 3; Crawford 17/1a. Some typical roughness and struck on a broad, somewhat oval flan, scarce early Republican bronze type not frequently available, near Very Fine.