RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius Caii filius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius Caii filiusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Manius Fonteius, son of Caius, in 85 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy. Below him is a thunderbolt. The legend 'MN. FONTEI' written downwards (the MN and NT are joined together) refers to the moneyer, as does 'C.F' (for Caii fiius) below the chin. The silver denarius became the most common coin issued after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, from around 141 BC it was valued at 16. Thereafter, the sestertius, equated at four to a denarius, was the unit of reckoning. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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