Record

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius Caii filius

< 1 of 1 > Back

minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius Caii filius.
000-100-065-652-C
© National Museums Scotland

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Fonteius Caii filius

This 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 details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID: 000-100-065-652-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15220
Date: 85
85 BC
Material: Silver; reverse off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; thunderbolt below; behind, MN . FONTEI, downwards (MN and NT ligated); C . F below chin / Rev. Cupid on goat to right; above, two pilei; thyrsus in ex
Dimensions: 21.50 x 19.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What: Coin Type: Crawford 353/1c
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Apollo
Cupid
Mn. Fonteius C. f. (Maker)
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Mn. Fonteius C. f., 85 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran