COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of Mn. Fontei, dating to 108-7 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Jugate heads of Dioscuri right.  Reverse: Ship right. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 316, cf. no. 307/1a.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Jugate heads of Dioscuri right
Obverse legend: Before, possibly P P
Reverse: Ship right with doliolum in stern; below, unclear control mark
Reverse legend: MN(ligatured).FON[TEI]
Dated: 108.0 to 107.0
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: North Tawton
District: West Devon
County: Devon
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-307.1a