Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5140 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $120
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SOLD $300
C. FONTEIUS, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.05 grams), obv. Janus head, F to left, [*] to right, rev. galley with pilot and three rowers, C.FONT ligated above, RO[MA] in exergue, (S.167, Cr.290/1, Syd.555, RSC Fonteia 1). Cut on reverse, otherwise very fine or better.
This type refers to the naval exploits of the praetor P. Fonteius Capito who obtained the province of Sardinia in 169 B.C.
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