Denarius Fonteia: Publius Fonteius Capito, P•FONTEIVS•CAPITO•III•VIR•CONCORDIA / T•DIDI•IMP•VIL•PVB

€66,674.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year55 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.13 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#429/2, CRR#901, RSC#1, RCV I#393, RBW#1537
Obverse descriptionHead of Concordia right, veiled, diademed; around, moneyer mark with NT in monogram sometimes. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP•FONTEIVS•CAPITO•III•VIR•CONCORDIA
(Translation: Publius Fonteius Capito, [Monetary] Triumvirate)
Reverse descriptionView of the Villa Publica depicted as a two-storied structure, each level fronted by a row of columns, the lower ones surmounted by arches, upper storey with sloping roof; sometimes iron gratings closing entrances of lower level; in fields and exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringT•DIDI•IMP•VIL•PVB
(Translation: Emperor Titus Didius)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-55)  - RRC 429/2a -
ND (-55)  - RRC 429/2b -
Catalog ID9708930350
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