Lot 5189
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
C. Fonteius, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.77 grams), obv. Janus head, T to left, * to right, rev. galley with pilot and three rowers, C.FONT ligated above, ROMA in exergue, (S.167, Cr.290/1, Syd.555, RSC Fonteia 1). Holed for suspension, otherwise good very fine with an attractive representation of the galley.
Ex Charles E. Weber collection and Triton VII auction, lot 1357 (part). With detailed collector’s tickets. This type refers to the naval exploits of the praetor P. Fonteius Capito who obtained the province of Sardinia in 169 B.C.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280