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Denarius Fonteia: Publius Fonteius Capito; P•FONTEIVS•CAPITO•III•VIR•CONCORDIA / T•DIDI•IMP•VIL•PVB 55 BC
55 BC year| Silver | 4.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 55 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
View 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: T•DIDI•IMP•VIL•PVB
Unabridged legend:
Titus Didius Imperator
Villa Publica
Translation: Emperor Titus Didius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Fonteia was a plebeian family at Rome first mentioned toward the end of the third century BC. The first of the Fonteii to obtain the consulship was Gaius Fonteius Capito, consul suffectus in 33 BC.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which is fitting since Concordia was the goddess of harmony and unity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of maintaining peace and unity within the Roman Republic during a time of political turmoil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-55) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Fonteia: Publius Fonteius Capito; P•FONTEIVS•CAPITO•III•VIR•CONCORDIA / T•DIDI•IMP•VIL•PVB) (55 BC) coin.
