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- Roman Republican Coins, C. Fonteius, Denarius 114-113 BC, vf / vf-xf
Product Description
C. Fonteius 114-113 BC. Denarius 114-113 BC Rome. Laureate and Janiform heads of the Dioscuri; controll-mark S-* / C FONT ROMA Galley advancing l. with steersman, oarsman and structures. Cr. 290/1; very fine / very fine to extremely fine, minor encrustation on obv.
vivid and rich in detail illustration of the galley
The moneyer of this handsome denarius, C. Fonteius, originated from Tusculum - a town of the Alban Hills southeast of Rome. Tusculum was the chief cult-centre of the Dioscuri in Latium. The reverse illustrations presents the arrival of Telegonos in Latium, who founded Tusculum. Telegonos was the son of Ulysses, who fathered him with the witch Circe on the isle of Aiaia.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | C. Fonteius |
| Reign | 114-113 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 114-113 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine / very fine to extremely fine |
| Supplement | minor encrustation on obv. |
| Catalogue | Cr. 290/1 |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Item Number | 75748 |
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