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Lot # 332
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, monogram. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. AR. 4.09 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster, Insignificant areas of weakness, otherwise. EF.