

Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FONTEI (MN and NT ligate); before, C·F. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1c; B. (Fonteia) 10. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Choice and well centred; lovely warm and delicate tone over brilliant surfaces. EF.