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M. Fonteius
Rome, 87 B.C. AR denarius, 3.7 g. M· FONTEI C·F Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right; below chin: AP / Eros or infant winged Genius seated on goat right; caps of the Dioscuri above; filleted thyrsos below; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a. Very fine.The reverse represents the birth myth of Jupiter, who was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mt. Ida.
Rome, 87 B.C. AR denarius, 3.7 g. M· FONTEI C·F Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right; below chin: AP / Eros or infant winged Genius seated on goat right; caps of the Dioscuri above; filleted thyrsos below; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a. Very fine.The reverse represents the birth myth of Jupiter, who was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mt. Ida.