Lot 39: Mn. Fonteius C.f. . 85 BC. AR Denarius. Rome mint. Ex Knobloch CollectioN.

AUCTION: Sale 214

Description

Mn. Fonteius C.f. . 85 BC. AR Denarius (18mm - 4.00 g). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right; EX A P behind, thunderbolt below / Infant Genius riding goat, caps of the Dioscuri on either side, thyrsos in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/2; Sydenham 726; Fonteia 12. VF, attractively toned, flat strike in centers.

Ex Frederick S. Knobloch Collection (Stack's, 3-4 May 1978), lot 337.

The rarest of the Mn. Fonteius denarii varieties.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 39
Listing #: 201832
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $77
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 39
Listing #: 201832
Closed: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:16:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125