CNG 88, Lot: 1144. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Fonteius. 114-113 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.86 g, 4h). Rome mint. Laureate, janiform head of Fons (Fontus); L to left, mark of value to right, ••••• below / Galley left with five oars shown, shrines at bow and stern, three figures (soldiers?) left, gubernator at stern. Crawford 290/1; Sydenham 555; Fonteia 1. Choice EF, toned, light graffiti under tone. Exceptional for issue.

Ex Lanz 146 (25 May 2009), lot 306.