COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of possibly Fonteius, c.85 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse: Infant Genius on goat right, Dioscuri caps in field to the left and right,all within a laurel wreath. Uncertain mint.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Copper alloy
Mintmark: _//[]
Obverse: Laureate head of Vejouis right
Reverse: Infant Genius on goat right, Dioscuri caps in field to the left and right,all within a laurel wreath
Dated: -85.0 to -85.0
Weight (g): 3.24
Diameter (mm): 17.67
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: St. Edmundsbury
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Lidgate
Discovery method: Metal detector