Lot 4444
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Mn. Fonteius C.f., (85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.88 g), obv. Vejovis laureate head to right, [MN FONTEI CF] behind, monogram of Roma below chin, thunderbolt below head, rev. infant winged Genius seated on goat, caps of dioscuri above, thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath, (S.271, Cr.353/1c, Syd.724a, RSC Fonteia 9). Slightly off centre, bright, very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3932).
In the temple of Vejovis in Rome there was a statue of a goat bearing a winged genius. This coin recalls that statue.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80