286, Lot: 297. Estimate $100. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.83 g, 8h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy behind / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds 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. VF, gray and iridescent toning, bankers’ marks on obverse.