Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc.

Auction 112  –  3 - 4 September 2019

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc., Auction 112

September 2019 Pre-Long Beach Auction: Ancient and World Coins

Part 4: Tu, 03.09.2019, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Tu, 03.09.2019, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 6: We, 04.09.2019, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

Mn. Fonteius C.f. Silver Denarius (3.80 g), 85 BC. Rome. (MN) FO(NT)EI behind, laureate head of Vejovis right; monogram of ROMA below chin, thunderbolt below neck. Reverse: Infant Genius seated on goat right; above, pilei of the Dioscuri; in exergue, filleted thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Sydenham 724; Fonteia 9. NGC grade MS; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $300 - 350
The reverse recalls that the god Jupiter was suckled by the she-goat Amaltheia on Mt. Ida during his infancy, and depicts a statue that was within the Temple of Vejovis in Rome.

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Price realized 400 USD
Starting price 150 USD
Estimate 300 USD
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