Mn. Fonteius C.f, 85 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.76 g, 10 h), Rome. EX•A•P• Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right. Rev. Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri to left and right, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Fonteia) 12. Crawford 353/2. RBW 1353. Sydenham 726. Beautifully toned. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.