COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of Mn. Fonteius dating to the period c. 85 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse type: M.FONTEI / CF and monogram below chin; laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right, thunderbolt below. Reverse type: Infant winged Genius riding goat right, pilei above, filleted thyrsos below, all within laurel wreath. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 369, no. 353/1b.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Fonteius, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right; thunderbolt below
Obverse legend: M.FONTEI / [C]F and monoragm below chin
Reverse: Infant winged Genius riding goat right, pilei above, filleted thyrsos below, all within laurel wreath.
Dated: -85.0 to -85.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.51
Thickness (mm): 1.41
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Newsham
District: Stockton-on-Tees
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector