Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.53 g, 12h). Rome mint.Electronic Auction 478 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.53 g, 12h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; (Roma) monogram below chin, thunderbolt below head / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat, which is standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above; thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Sydenham 724; Fonteia 9; RBW 1350. Light iridescent toning, a few light scratches and marks, obverse struck slightly off center. VF. Struck on a broad flan. |