Coins and Historical Medals

Roman Republican Coinage, Mn. Fonteius C.f., Denarius, 85, laureate head of Apollo right, thunderbolt below, rev. Cupid seated on goat right, two pilei above, thyrsus in exergue all within laurel wreath, 3.76g (Craw. 353/1a; BMCRR 2476; RSC Fonteia 9). Slightly off-centre, otherwise good very fine, toned £100-£120

Provenance: CNG eAuction 196, 1 October 2008 (222)