Triton XVII, Lot: 549. Estimate $300. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; trophy over shoulder; P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR around / 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; (MN) • FO(NT) • TR • MIL above. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Kestner 3473-4; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; Fonteia 17. Near EF, dark gray, slightly iridescent toning, traces of porosity on obverse.

From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.25536.