COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of Mn. Fonteius dating to c. 85 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: MN FONTEI C F. Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse: Cupid on goat, right; around, laurel-wreath. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 369, no. 353/1a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right
Obverse legend: MN FONTEI CF
Reverse: Cupid on goat, right; around, laurel-wreath
Dated: -85.0 to -85.0
Weight (g): 2.06
Diameter (mm): 17.95
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Buriton
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-353.1a