Rome - The Republic
| Moneyer: | C. Fonteius |
| Held Office: | 114 - 113 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius |
| Obverse: | Beardless, laureate, janiform head of the Dioscuri (or Fons/Fontus). Control mark "H" below left chin. "XVI" in monogram below right chin. |
| Reverse: | Galley with pilot and three oarsman. "C FONT" ("NT" in monogram). In exergue: "ROMA". |
| Reference: | RCVM 167, RSC Fonteia 1 |
| Weight: | 3.8 gms |
| Diameter: | 19.9 mm |
C. FonteiusThis type refers to the naval exploits of P Fonteius Capito, who was praetor in Sardinia in 169 BC. According to RSC, the obverse relates to the origins of the Fonteius gens, which claimed as its founder Fons or Fontus, the son of Janus, in whose honour the Fontinalia (connected with fountains) was held on October 13. |
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