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Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Manius Fonteius in either 108 or 107 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.
The reverse depicts a ship with oars and a doliolum (cask) in the stern. Above is the inscription 'MN.FONTEI' referring to the moneyer (the MN and NTE are joined together). Below is the mint control-mark, the letter F.
Later silver coins of the Roman Republic begin to have control-marks - letters or symbols which were probably used to record the number of dies supplied to the officials. Coins of this issue have mint control-marks extending through the entire alphabet.
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000-190-000-386-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15143 |
Date: |
108 - 107 108 or 107 BC
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Material: |
Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; mostly slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Jugate, laureate heads of Dioscuri to right; two stars above; in front, [P] P, upwards; [star below chin] / Rev. Ship to right, displaying doliolum in stern; above;
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Dimensions: |
19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 307/1a Coin, denarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Dioscuri Mn. Fonteius (Maker)
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Mn. Fonteius, 108 - 107 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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