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| Reference | Fonteia 1 | Silver Denarius 22mm (3.78 grams) Rome mint, circa 114-113 B.C.
This type refers to the naval exploits of P. Fonteius Capito, who was praetor in Sardinian in B.C. 169
The obverse relates to the origin of the Fonteia gens, which claimed as its founder Fons or Fontus, the son of Janus, in whose honor the Fontinalia was held on October 13
The tunic worn by plebeians , or common people, like shepherds and slaves, was made from coarse and dark material, whereas the tunic worn by patricians was of linen or white wool
The Roman poet, Horace mentions another Roman favorite, the olive, in reference to his own diet, which he describes as very simple: "As for me, olives, endives , and smooth mallows provide sustenance
Advancements were also made in relief sculptures, often depicting Roman victories
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