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denarius, Roman Republic, 85 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 85 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0117

denarius, Roman Republic, 85 BCE

Date85 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.95 cm, 3.9 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the laureate head of Apollo, facing right, with a thunderbolt below.  MN FONTEI C F inscribed downwards, behind.
Obverse Expanded
MANLIUS FONTEIUS, GAII FILIUS
Obverse Legend
MN FONTEI C F
Obverse Translated
Manlius Fonteius, son of Gaius
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds Cupid on a goat, facing right.  There are pilei above and a thyrsus in exergue, and a laurel wreath around.
BibliographyCrawford, 353.1c
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