Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3692 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $280
MN. FONTEIUS C.F., (85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.97 g), obv. Vejovis laureate head to right, MN FONTEI C.F behind, Roma monogram before, thunderbolt below, rev. infant winged Genius seated on goat, caps of Dioscuri above, thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath, (S.271, Cr.353/1a, Syd.724a, RSC Fonteia 10). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
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