COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Fonteius, dating to 114-113 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Janiform head of the Dioscuri. Reverse: Ship with oars, C FONT/ ROMA. mint of Rome. As RRC 290/1.
Moneyer: Fonteius, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Janiform head of the Dioscuri
Obverse legend: C* (control marks)
Reverse: Ship with oars
Reverse legend: C FONT/ ROMA
Dated: -114.0 to -113.0
Weight (g): 3.55
Diameter (mm): 18.74
Parish: West Clandon
District: Guildford
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: Of this type of coin there are 142 known obverse dies and 177 reverse dies - so it is fairly common.