Mn. Fonteius C.f, 85 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.69 g, 1 h), Rome. MN•FONTEI C•F Laureate head of Apollo to right; to right, monogram of ROMA; below, thunderbolt. Rev. Cupid riding goat to right; above, two pilei surmounted by stars; below, filleted thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Fonteia) 9. Crawford 353/1a. RBW 1350. Sydenham 724. Small die break on the obverse and with minor areas of weakness, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl.