COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican silver denarius of moneyer Mn. Fonteius, dating to 85 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse showing cupid seated on goat standing right, pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus of Bacchus in exergue. Cf. Spink no. 271 (Sear 2000: Vol. 1, p.123)*. RRC 353/1a - c.



Diameter: 19.1mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 3.5g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, beaded border surrounding.
Obverse legend: MN FONTEI
Reverse: Cupid seated on goat standing right, pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus of Bacchus in exergue, wreath surrounding.
Reverse legend: No legend.
Dated: -85.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Barley
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-353.1a
Notes: 
*The obverse of this coin differs from that of the Spink example, having no thunderbolt under the chin of Apollo; the letters 'C F' also do not appear on the coin recorded here. The recorder does not have access to RRC and so is unaware as to whether or not this is a known variant.