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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 109
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Fonteius. Denarius 114 or 113, AR 19 mm, 3.97 g. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri; on l., I and on r., *. Rev. Galley l.; above C·FONT. Below, ROMA. Babelon Fonteia 1. Sydenham 555. RBW 1120. Crawford 290/1.
Struck on a very broad flan and unusually complete for the issue.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 84, 2015, 781.
Estimate: 2000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 183
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Mn. Fonteius C.f. Denarius 85, AR 19 mm, 3.70 g. Laureate head of Apollo Veiovis r.; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F. Rev. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; all within laurel wreath. Babelon Fonteia 9. Sydenham 724. FFC 718 (this coin). RBW –. Crawford 353/1 var.
A rare variety with the monogram missing on obverse. Wonderful
iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Aureo & Calicó sale 31... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 184
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Mn. Fonteius C.f,. Denarius 85, AR 20 mm, 3.89 g. MN·FONTEI Laureate head of Apollo r.; below, thunderbolt and below chin, C·F. Rev. Winged figure on goat r.; on either side, pileus. In exergue, thyrsus. All within laurel wreath. Babelon Fonteia 11. Sydenham 724b. RBW 1352. Crawford 353/1d.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics sale XV, 2018, 373.
Estimate: 350 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 311
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito and T. Didius. Denarius 55, AR 17 mm, 3.90 g. P·FONTEIVS·P·F – CAPITO·III·VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN – FONT·TR·MIL Horseman thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and oval shield. Babelon Fonteia 17. Sydenham 900. RBW 1536. Crawford 429/1.
Good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 64, 2012, 966.
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 312
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
P. Fonteius P. f. Capito. Denarius 55, AR 18 mm, 4.14 g. P·FONTEIVS·CAPITO·III·VIR CONCORDIA Diademed and draped head of Concordia r. Rev. T·DIDI· – VIL·PVB The Villa Publica; in exergue, IMP·. Babelon Fonteia 18 and Didia 1. Sydenham 901. RBW 1537. Crawford 429/2a.
Rare. Struck on a very large flan and with a lovely iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Aureo & Calicó sale 319, 2018, Alba Longa, 327.
Estimate: 1250 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 313
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito and T. Didius. Denarius 55, AR 17 mm, 3.84 g. P·FONTEIVS·CAPITO·III·VIR CONC ORDIA Diademed and draped head of Concordia r. Rev. T·DIDI· – VIL·PVB The Villa Publica; in exergue, IMP·. Babelon Fonteia 18 and Didia 1. Sydenham 901. RBW 1537. Crawford 429/2a.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Light tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 243.
Estimate: 1250 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 233
RÖMISCHE REPUBLIK, FONTEIA
Denar. 108/107. Gestaffelte belorbeerte Dioskurenköpfe r. Rs: Schiff r. mit Ruderern und Steuermann (Mn. Fonteius).
Syd. 566. RRC 307, 1b. Babelon 7. 3.94g, Schöne Tönung. R vz-ss
Aus deutscher Privatsammlung vor 2016.
Estimate: 240 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 234
RÖMISCHE REPUBLIK, FONTEIA
Denar. 55 v. Chr. Behelmte und drapierte Marsbüste mit geschultertem Tropaeum r. Rs: Reiter r. speert Feind, der Gefangenen erschlagen will (P. Fonteius P.f. Capito). Syd. 900. RRC 429, 1. Babelon 17. 3.76g, Schöne Tönung. Vs. kl. Kratzer u. Punze. Rs. feiner Graffito. gutes ss
Estimate: 300 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 235
RÖMISCHE REPUBLIK, FONTEIA
Denar. 55 v. Chr. Behelmte und drapierte Marsbüste r. mit geschultertem Tropaeum Rs: Reiter r. speert Feind, der Gefangenen erschlagen will (P. Fonteius P.f. Capito). Syd. 900. RRC 429, 1. Babelon 17. 4.04g, Schöne Tönung. fast vz
Aus deutscher Privatsammlung vor 2016.
Estimate: 200 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 600
Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; thunderbolt below / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri to left and right, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1d; Sydenham 724b; Fonteia 11; RBW 1352. Toned, scratch on reverse, minor deposits. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 17 Apr 2024 | 250 USD | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 163
Roman Republic, a Selection of Denarii (6): L. Julius Bursio, 85 BC, male head right, with attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune, bow and arrow (control symbol) behind, rev. Victory driving quadriga right, holding reins and wreath, L•IVLI•BVRSIO in exergue, 3.97g (Crawford 352/1a), good fine; ii) C. f. Licinius L. f. Macer, 84 BC, Apollo with thunderbolt in right hand, seen from behind, rev. Minerva riding quadriga right, holding shield and spear, C LICINIVS L F MACER, within dotted border... | 9 Apr 2024 | 250 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 165
Roman Republic, A Trio of Denarii (3): i) AR Denarius (150 BC), issued by Spurius Afranius, helmeted head of Roma right wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head, X mark of value behind, rev. Victory driving biga right, SAFRA below, ROMA in exergue, 4.04g (RRC 206/1), toned with some softening, good very fine; ii) AR Denarius (85 BC), issued by Mn. Fonteius, MN FONTEI CF, laureate head of apollo right, thunderbolt below, rev. winged cupid seated on goat standing right, pilei of Dios... | 9 Apr 2024 | 550 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 446
Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 4.06 g, 11h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; monogram below chin, thunderbolt below neck / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Sydenham 724; Fonteia 9; RBW 1350. Lovely iridescent toning, light scratch under tone. Good VF. A wonderful full weight specimen struck on a broad flan.
From the D. K. Co... | 3 Apr 2024 | 350 USD | |
Schulman b.v. - Auction 378, Lot 54
Ancient - ROMAN REPUBLIC
AR Denarius ± 55 BC, P. FONTEIUS P.f. CAPITO Rome. Bust of Mars right, trophy behind P. FONTEIVS. P. F. CAPITO. III. VIR. Rev. M V. FON. TR. MIL. Soldier on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay a third combatant who is unarmed; helmet and oval shield below on right.Cr. 429/1; Syd. 900; B. Fonteia 17. 4.05 g. Lustrous, light golden toning Extremely fine/Almost extremely fine
Estimate: 300 EUR... | 28 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 407
Mn. Fonteius C.f 85 BC. Rome
Denarius AR
19 mm, 4,03 g
Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; monogram below chin, thunderbolt below head / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat, standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath.
Very Fine
Crawford 353/1a; Sydenham 724; Fonteia 9.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 24 Mar 2024 | 95 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 408
Mn. Fonteius C.f 85 BC. Rome
Denarius AR
19 mm, 3,74 g
MN FO NT EI C F, laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt / Cupid riding goat to right; above, pilei; below, thyrsus; all within wreath.
Very Fine
Babelon (Fonteia) 10; Crawford 353/1c; RBW 1351; Sydenham 724a.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 24 Mar 2024 | 150 EUR | |
Nomisma S.p.a. - Auction 69, Lot 79
Fonteia - P. Fonteius P. f. Capito - Denario (55 a.C.) Busto elmato di Marte a d. - R/ Cavaliere al galoppo a d. - B. 17; Cr. 429/1 AG (g 3,94)
BB+
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 23 Mar 2024 | 160 EUR | |
Numismatica Ibercoin - Online Auction 93, Lot 2275
GENS FONTEIA. Denario. (Ar. 3,85g/118mm). 85 a.C. Taller auxiliar de Roma. (Crawford 353/1d; FFC 721). Anv: Cabeza laureada de Apolo a derecha, debajo rayo, alrededor leyenda: MN FONTEI CF. Rev: Genio sobre cabra a derecha, entre dos gorros de los Dioscuros, debajo tirso, todo dentro de corona de laurel. MBC.
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 21 Mar 2024 | 75 EUR | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 106
ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 B.C. AR denarius. 3.95 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; MN FONTEI CF behind, monogram below chin, thunderbolt below neck / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a. Sydenham 724. RSC Fonteia 9. RBW 1350. Near Extremely Fine; lustrous old toning; well centered and struck on a broad flan.
Purchased ... | 20 Mar 2024 | 280 USD | |
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Jesus Vico S.A. - Auction 168, Lot 2043
REPÚBLICA ROMANA. FONTEIA. Mn. Fonteius C.F. Denario. Roma (85 a.C.). A/ Cabeza laureada de Vejovis, debajo haz de rayos, detrás MN FONTEI CF, delante ROMA en monograma. R/ Cupido sobre cabra a der., encima píleos y debajo tirso, alrededor láurea. AR 3,64 g. 21,8 mm. CRAW-353.1a; FFC-717. Contramarca y grafito en anv. MBC.
Starting price: 90 EUR... | 6 Mar 2024 | 90 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1650
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.76 g, 2 h), Rome. P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, trophy behind his shoulders. Rev. MN•FO(NT)•TR[•MIL] Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 17. Crawford 429/1. RBW 1536. Sydenham 900. Some deposits, otherwise, about very fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 100 CHF | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 7, Lot 38
About Very Fine; shimmering old cabinet tone | ROMAN REPUBLIC & IMPERATORIAL. Mn. Fonteius C. f..
Silver denarius, 85 BC. Rome.
Obv: MN • FONTEI C • F, laureate head of Apollo right; thunderbolt below, monogram to lower right. Rev: Cupid on goat right; pilei above, filleted thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath.
About Very Fine; shimmering old cabinet tone.
Reference: Crawford-353/1a; RSC Fonteia-9.
Die Axis: 5h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 3.62 g.
Composition: Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buy... | 23 Feb 2024 | 34 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 445
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.90 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; RBW 1536. Lightly toned, obverse off center, slight porosity. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 130 USD | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 426, Lot 1042
(hacia 55 a.C.). Gens Fonteia. Denario. (Bab. 17) (Craw. 429/1). 3,81 g. MBC.
Estimate: 80 EUR... | 14 Feb 2024 | 220 EUR | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 87, Lot 441
Mn. Fonteius C.f. Denarius circa 85, AR 20.50 mm., 3.91 g.
MN·FONTEI – C·F Laureate head of Apollo r.; below, thunderbolt. Rev. Winged figure on goat r.; above, pilei. In exergue, thyrsus. All within laurel wreath. Babelon Fonteia 10. Sydenham 724a. RBW 1351. Crawford 353/1c.
Lovely old cabinet tone, Extremely Fine.
Starting price: 35 GBP... | 11 Feb 2024 | 170 GBP | |
InAsta - E-Auction 110, Lot 123
ROMANE REPUBBLICANE - FONTEIA - Man. Fonteius (108-107 a.C.) - Denario B. 7; Cr. 307/1b-d (AG g. 3,92)
BB+/qSPL
Starting price: 95 EUR... | 6 Feb 2024 | 170 EUR | |
InAsta - E-Auction 110, Lot 124
ROMANE REPUBBLICANE - FONTEIA - Man. Fonteius C. f. (85 a.C.) - Denario B. 9; Cr. 353/1a (AG g. 4)
qSPL
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 6 Feb 2024 | 90 EUR | |
InAsta - E-Auction 110, Lot 125
ROMANE REPUBBLICANE - FONTEIA - P. Fonteius P. f. Capito (55 a.C.) - Denario B. 17; Cr. 429/1 (AG g. 3,93)
BB-SPL
Starting price: 150 EUR... | 6 Feb 2024 | 150 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction January 2024, Lot 129
FONTEIA
Type : Denier
Date : 55 AC.
Mint name / Town : Rome
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 950 ‰
Diameter : 18,5 mm
Orientation dies : 1 h.
Weight : 3,93 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse legend : P. - FONTEIVS. P. F - CAPITO. III. VIR
Obverse description : Buste casqué et drapé de Mars à droite vu de trois quarts en avant avec le trophée sur l'épaule
Obverse translation : "Publius Fonteius Publii Filius Capito triumvir", Publius Fonteius fils de Publius Capito triumvir monétaire)
Rever... | 23 Jan 2024 | 250 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 712
Mn. Fonteius AR Denarius. Rome, 108-107 BC. Laureate and jugate heads of the Dioscuri to right; mark of value before / Galley to right; MN•FONTEI above, C below. Crawford 307/1b; RSC Fonteia 8. 3.96g, 20mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine; flan flaw to obverse, pleasant old cabinet tone.
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group.
Estimate: 400 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 380 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5612
Mn. Fonteius. 108-107 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.98 g, 9h). Rome mint. Jugate, laureate heads of the Dioscuri right; mark of value to lower right / Galley right with gubernator at stern; M•• below. Crawford 307/1c; Sydenham 566; Fonteia 7; RBW –. Light golden toning with some luster, minor marks. VF.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Künker eLive 53 (20 February 2019), lot 8106 (since conserved).
Estimate: 150 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 450 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 790
Mn. Fonteius C. f. AR Denarius. Rome, 85 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to right; thunderbolt below, MN FONTEI (partially ligate) downwards to left, C F upwards to right / Cupid on goat to right; pilei above, filleted thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1c; BMCRR Rome 2478 (Apollo as Veiovis, Cupid as Genius); RSC Fonteia 10 (same). 3.96g, 20mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
Privately purchased from cgb.fr (brm_745474), 16 August 2021.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 60 GBP | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 137, Lot 2601
Fonteius. Mn. Fonteius C.F. Denarius. 85 BC. Auxiliary mint of Rome. (Ffc-717). (Craw-353/1a). (Cal-589). Anv.: Laureate head of Vejovis right, mongram (of ROMA?), below chin, thunderbolt below head. MN. FONTEI. C.F. (MN y NTE interlace), behind. Rev.: Infant winged Genius seated on goat right, caps of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus below, all within laurel-wreath. Ag. 3,75 g. Patina. Almost VF. Est...65,00.
Spanish Description: Fonteia. Mn. Fonteius C.F. Denario. 85 a.C. Taller Auxiliar de Rom... | 18 Dec 2023 | 50 EUR | |
Casa de Subastas de Madrid - Auction 640, Lot 85
ROMAN COINS: ROMAN REPUBLIC
Roman Coins
Denario. 85 a.C. FONTEIA. Mn. Fonteius. C.F. Anv.: Cabeza de Apolo Vejovis a derecha, entre MN. (nexadas) FONTEI (NT nexadas) y C.F. Rev.: Genio sobre cabra a derecha, debajo tirso, todo dentro de corona de laurel. 3,84 grs. AR. (Oxidaciones). BMC-2478; Cal-590; Craw-353/1c; FFC-719; Se-10. MBC.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 15 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 204
P. Fonteius P. f. Capito 55 BC. Rome
Denarius AR
17 mm, 3,90 g
[P•FONTEIVS•P•F•]CAPITO•III•VIR, helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder / MN•FONT•TR•MIL, Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right.
Nearly Extremely Fine, lovely old cabinet toning
Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 1... | 10 Dec 2023 | 190 EUR | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Online Auction 2349, Lot 5187
Ancient coins
Roman Republic
Roman Republic, Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 108-107 BC, Cr. 307/1, Syd. 566, Fonteia 7, 3.84 g - nice representation of the typical Roman galley
EF-VF
Ex. Niels Bro Rasmussen
Starting price: 500 DKK... | 10 Dec 2023 | 2,200 DKK | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2947
Mn. Fonteius C.f, 85 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.76 g, 7 h), Rome. [(MN)] FO(NT)EI C•F Laureate head of Apollo to right; below, thunderbolt. Rev. Cupid riding goat to right; above, pilei; below, thyrsus; all within wreath. Babelon (Fonteia) 10. Crawford 353/1c. RBW 1351. Sydenham 724a. Nicely toned. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 85 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 3058
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.60 g, 12 h), Rome. [P•FONTEI]VS•P•F CAPITO•III•VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, trophy behind his shoulders. Rev. MN•F[ONT•TR•MIL] Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downward at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield and is about to slay unarmed captive. Babelon (Fonteia) 17. Crawford 429/1. RBW 1536. Sydenham 900. Lustrous and sharp. The obverse struck off center, otherwise, virtu... | 9 Dec 2023 | 320 CHF | |
Bolaffi Spa - Auction 44, Lot 366
Monete Romane Repubblicane
Denario al nome MN.FONTEI C.F. databile all'85 a.C. - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: testa laureata di Apollo a destra - Rovescio: Cupido a cavallo di una capra a destra, sopra due pilei e in esergo un tirso - gr. 3,90 - Lievi debolezze di conio, SPL (Bab. (Fonteia) n. 10) (Crawf. n. 353/1c)
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 6 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
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Bolaffi Spa - Auction 44, Lot 377
Monete Romane Repubblicane
Denario al nome P.FONTEIVS CAPITO databile al 55 a.C. - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: testa velata e diademata della Concordia a destra - Rovescio: la Villa Pubblica nel Campo Marzio - gr. 3,97 - Migliore di BB (Bab. (Fonteia) n. 18) (Crawf. n. 429/2a)
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 6 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Bolaffi Spa - Auction 44, Lot 378
Monete Romane Repubblicane
Denario al nome P.FONTEIVS CAPITO databile al 55 a.C. - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: testa velata e diademata della Concordia a destra - Rovescio: la Villa Pubblica nel Campo Marzio - gr. 3,94 - q.BB (Bab. (Fonteia) n. 18) (Crawf. n. 429/2a)
Starting price: 150 EUR... | 6 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 285, Lot 202
Roman Coins from Various Properties
Roman Republican Coinage, C. Fonteius, Denarius, c. 114-113, laureate Janiform head of Fons or Fontus, V (control letter) to lower left, X to right, six dots below head, rev. galley left with three rowers, gubernator at stern, c font roma around, 3.75g (Craw. 290/1; BMCRR Italy 615; RSC Fonteia 1). A few areas of light porosity, very fine, well-centred £80-£100... | 5 Dec 2023 | 65 GBP | |
Numismatica Ibercoin - Online Auction 88, Lot 344
GENS FONTEIA. Denario. (Ar. 3,40g/19mm). 114-113 a.C. Sur de Italia. (Crawford 290/1; FFC 713). Anv: Cabeza de bifronte de Fontus, en campo: P y estrella. Rev: Galera a izquierda con timonel y tres filas de remeros, encima leyenda: C FONT, debajo: ROMA. BC+. Oxidaciones limpiadas.
Starting price: 65 EUR... | 4 Dec 2023 | 65 EUR | |
Numismatica Ibercoin - Online Auction 88, Lot 345
GENS FONTEIA. Denario. (Ar. 3,89g/18mm). 85 a.C. Roma. (Crawford 353/1d; Ffc-721;). Anv: Cabeza laureada de Apolo a la derecha, debajo haz de rayos. Leyenda: MN FONTEI CF. Rev: Genio montando en una cabra a derecha; arriba, dos píleos coronados por estrellas; debajo bastón coronado, todo dentro de una corona de laurel. MBC.
Starting price: 60 EUR... | 4 Dec 2023 | 80 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 313
Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.92 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; thunderbolt below / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri to left and right, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1d; Sydenham 724b; Fonteia 11; RBW 1352. Lightly toned, minor deposits, a few light scratches. Near VF.
Ex Steve Clarke Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 29 Nov 2023 | 70 USD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3665
C. Fonteius, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.86 g), obv. Janus head, to right, rev. galley with pilot and three rowers, [C].FONT ligated above, ROMA in exergue, (S.167, Cr.290/1, Syd.555, RSC Fonteia 1). Toned, good very fine or better and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection. Previously Spink Zurich Auction, 10/11/82.
Estimate: 250 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 300 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3692
Mn. Fonteius C.F., (85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.97 g), obv. Vejovis laureate head to right, MN FONTEI C.F behind, Roma monogram before, thunderbolt below, rev. infant winged Genius seated on goat, caps of Dioscuri above, thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath, (S.271, Cr.353/1a, Syd.724a, RSC Fonteia 10). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Estimate: 150 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 280 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3736
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.09 g), obv. Mars helmeted draped bust to right, trophy behind, P. FONTEIVS. P.F. CAPITO III. [VIR] around, rev. warrior on horseback thrusting spear at Gaul, slaying a third soldier, MN. FONT. TR. MIL, around above, (S.392, Cr.429/1, Syd.900, RSC Fonteia 17). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
60 obverse dies used for this coinage as calculated by Crawford.
Estimate: 320 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 260 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3737
P. Fonteius P.F. Capito, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.98 g), obv. Mars helmeted draped bust to right, trophy behind, P. FONTEIVS. P.F. CAPITO III. VIR around, rev. warrior on horseback thrusting spear at Gaul, slaying a third soldier, MN. FONT. TR. [MIL], around above, (S.392, Cr.429/1, Syd.900, RSC Fonteia 17). Toned, scrape on obverse, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection. Previously CNG Auction 88, lot 188.
Estimate: 250 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 190 AUD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 550, Lot 462
Mn. Fonteius C.f. 85 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.61 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; monogram below chin, thunderbolt below neck / Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Sydenham 724; Fonteia 9; RBW 1350. Lightly toned, porosity, minor deposits, areas of weak strike. Near VF.
Ex Steve Clarke Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 Nov 2023 | 90 USD | |
InAsta - E-Auction 109, Lot 84
ROMANE REPUBBLICANE - FONTEIA - Man. Fonteius C. f. (85 a.C.) - Denario B. 9; Cr. 353/1a (AG g. 3,71)
BB-SPL
Starting price: 80 EUR... | 14 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Marti Hervera and Soler & Llach - Auction 1132, Lot 27
ROMAN COINS: ROMAN REPUBLIC
Roman Coins
Denario. 114-113 a.C. FONTEIA. C. Fonteius. Anv.: Cabeza bifronte de Fontus, debajo la barbilla letra S y estrella. Rev.: Galera a izquierda con timonel y remeros, encima C. FONT (NT nexadas), debajo ROMA. 3,81 grs. AR. BMC-597-16; Cal-585; Craw-290/1; FFC-713; Se-1. MBC+/EBC-.
Starting price: 150 EUR... | 25 Oct 2023 | 320 EUR | |
Marti Hervera and Soler & Llach - Auction 1132, Lot 28
ROMAN COINS: ROMAN REPUBLIC
Roman Coins
Denario. 85 a.C. FONTEIA. Mn. Fonteius. C.F. Anv.: Cabeza de Apolo Vejovis a derecha, entre MN. (nexadas) FONTEI (NT nexadas) y C.F. Rev.: Genio sobre cabra a derecha, debajo tirso, todo dentro de corona de laurel. 3,99 grs. AR. Ligera pátina irisada. BMC-2478; Cal-590; Craw-353/1c; FFC-719; Se-10. EBC.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Oct 2023 | 300 EUR | |
Haynault Ventes Publiques - October 2023 Coin Auction, Lot 214
ROME
Republic
Denarii (7), Mn. Fonteius, 3.92g, heads of Dioscuri right, rev. galley right, three dots, letter M (?) (RSC Fonteia 7) ; L. Flaminius Chilo, 3.89g, helmeted head of Roma right, rev. Victory in a biga right (RSC Flaminia 1) ; L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, 3.77g, Apollo's head right with hairband, rev. horseman galloping right, holding a palm (RSC Calpurnia 24) ; Man. Acilius Glabrio, 3.97g, 3.77g, head of Salus right, rev. Valetudo leaning on a column and holding a serpent (RSC Acili... | 17 Oct 2022 | 880 EUR | |
