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Denarius with head of Apollo, struck under Mn. Fonteius
Roman
Republican Period
about 85 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.93 gm. Die Axis: 9
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.450
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Apollo, laureate, right; below thunderbolt.
Behind: M[N] FON[TEI] C F monogram under chin
Reverse: Cupid or infant winged Genius, seated on a goat, right.
Above: Caps of Dioscuri (pilei); below: thyrsus with fillet; all within laurel-wreath.
Behind: M[N] FON[TEI] C F monogram under chin
Reverse: Cupid or infant winged Genius, seated on a goat, right.
Above: Caps of Dioscuri (pilei); below: thyrsus with fillet; all within laurel-wreath.