Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 8h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3084. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 8h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo-Vejovis right; thunderbolt below / Infant Genius seated right on goat; pilei of the Dioscuri above; below, filleted thyrsus right; all within wreath. Crawford 353/1c; Sydenham 724a; Fonteia 10. VF, toned. Well centered and struck.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $36.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.