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Mn Fonteius AR Denarius. 85 BC. M N FONTEI CF, laureate head of Apollo, thunderbolt below, dotted border / winged Genius riding goat right, caps of the Dioscouri to right and left, thyrsus below, all in laurel wreath.

Lot No.2900. VF with beautiful details on the goat!

$ 125.

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The reverse of this coin imitates a statue in the temple of Vejovis in Rome, with Genius riding the goat Amalthea. Jupiter was suckled by Amalthea on Mount IDA, and her horns gave rise to the cornucopiae.

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