COIN (ROMAN)

Republican Silver denarius of MN Fontei CF struck in Rome in 85 BC


Reece Period 1


Crawford 353 - 1a

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo facing right below head thunderbolt. Behind head MN  FONTEI C F aligned downwards (MN and NT ligatured). In front symbol for Apollo
Obverse legend: MN  FONTEI C F
Reverse: Cupid riding goat right - above two pilei (wool caps) below (in ex) Thyrsus all within a laurel wreath
Dated: -85.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.63
Diameter (mm): 19.6
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Hereford
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-353.1a