Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Fonteius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Fonteius in either 114 or 113 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. Above is the inscription 'C. FONT' (the NT joined together), an abbreviation of the moneyer's name. Below is the inscription 'ROMA', signifying the mint at Rome.

Both obverse and reverse probably allude to the associations of the Fontius family in Tusculum. Its founder was reputed to be Telegonus, the son of the hero Ulysses and Circe, the goddess Ulysses met on an island during his long voyage home from Troy.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-375-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15119
• Date: 114 - 113
  114 or 113 BC
  
• Material: Silver; very slightly buckled; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri; reversed D on left; star on right; three pellets below / Rev. Ship to left; above; C . FONT (NT ligated); ROMA below
  Coin Type: Crawford 290/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 290/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Fonteius (Maker)
  Dioscuri
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by C. Fonteius, 114 - 113 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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