MN. FONTEIUS C. F. AR DENARIUS, CIRCA. 85 B.C.E.
Crawford 353/1d, Sydenham 724b, Very Fine, area of crystallization at edge but firm, 19.8mm, 3.72 grams
Obverse: M FONTEI behind laureate head of Apollo right, C F. before
Reverse: Eros riding goat to right, flanked by two pilei surmounted by stars, filleted thyrsos in exergue, all within laurel wreath
Excellent detail in the small Eros on reverse! Scarcer variety with the pilei helmets flanking the goats, rather than above them.
