COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by M. Fonteius and dating to 85 BC (Reece period 1). The reverse depicts a laurel wreath enclosing Cupid on goat right, with pilei above and thyrsus in exergue. Mint of Rome. RRC 353/1a

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; below thunderbolt; behind M-ligature. FONTEI.C.F. downwards with monogram representing the letters AP upwards.
Obverse legend: FONTEI.C.F
Reverse: Cupid on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel wreath
Dated: -85.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Grimoldby
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Unknown
RRC reference: rrc-353.1a
Notes: 
This coin was reported to Britain's Secret Treasures (July 2012). The coin has been recorded via information provided over email by the finder. The images were supplied by the finder.