Agora Auctions

Numismatic Sale #101  –  20 July 2021

Agora Auctions, Numismatic Sale #101

Greek and Roman Coins

Tu, 20.07.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description

M. Fonteius. 87 B.C. AR denarius (18.2 mm, 3.83 g, 1 h). Rome mint. M· FONTEI C·F, laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right / Eros (or infant winged Genius) seated on goat right; caps of the Dioscuri flanking; filleted thyrsos below; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1d; Sydenham 724b; RSC Fonteia 11. aVF, dig marks on cheek and neck.

The reverse of this type represents the birth myth of Jupiter, who was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mt. Ida.

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Price realized 65 USD
Starting price 60 USD
Estimate 100 USD
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