Roman Republic, C. Fundanius, Silver Denarius, 101 BC, VF

ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Fundanius, as Triumvir Monetalis (moneyer), Silver Denarius (3.83g, 18mm), 'Gaius Marius' commemorative issue, Rome mint 101 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing winged Attic helmet, "D" to left. Rev. Gaius Marius, as triumphator, in a chariot advancing right, accompanied by his son, "Q" above, "C· FVNDAN" in exergue. Crawford 326/1; Sydenham 583. The first denarius to depict a real life individual, with "X" graffiti to obverse field, deeply toned, Very Fine.