M. Fonteius, Denarius

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Mn. Fonteius (85 BC), Silver Denarius. Obverse: MN FONTEI – C F (MN and NT in monogram), laureate head of Apollo facing right, a thunderbolt below, Reverse: Cupid on goat…
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Description

Mn. Fonteius (85 BC), Silver Denarius.

Obverse: MN FONTEI – C F (MN and NT in monogram), laureate head of Apollo facing right, a thunderbolt below, Reverse: Cupid on goat right, pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus of Bacchus in exergue; all within a laurel-wreath.

(Cr 353/1c; RBW 1351; Syd 724a; RCV 271).

Broad flan, cabinet tone, several small old scrapes on reverse otherwise about extremely fine.

3.86g

Specification

Period 85 - 85 BC
Date 85 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Rome

Denomination

Denarius

Country

Republican

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Rome

References Crawford 353/1c; Sydenham 724a
Weight 3.86 g

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