

Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FONTEI·C·F (MN and NT ligate); before, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. 4.04 g. 21.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.