COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Mn Fonteius dating to the period 85BC (Reece Period 1).  Reverse type depicting Cupid seated on a goat facing right sourrounded by a laurel wreath and Thyrsus below in exergue.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: A laureate head of Apollo facing right
Obverse legend: MN FON[TEI] CF
Reverse: Cupid seated on a goat facing right encircled by a wreath with a Thyrsus below in exergue
Dated: -85.0 to -85.0
Weight (g): 2.26
Diameter (mm): 19.43
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Barham
District: Canterbury
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector