196, Lot: 241. Estimate $100. Sold for $121. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 4.00 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback advancing right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy wearing Gallic helmet and holding sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17. Good VF, attractively toned, obverse scuff on helmet and ear.