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M. Fonteius - Goat 87 BC (ME2202)

M. Fonteius - Goat 87 BC (ME2202)
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M. Fonteius - Goat 87 BC (ME2202)
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  • Model: M. Fonteius goat
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Rome, 87 B.C. AR denarius, 3.84 g. 20 mm M· FONTEI C·F Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right/ Eros or infant winged Genius seated on goat right; caps of the Dioscuri above; filleted thyrsos below; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a. Almost very fine. The reverse represents the birth myth of Jupiter, who was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mt. Ida.