CNG 108, Lot: 510. Estimate $300. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.97 g, 7h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, a second enemy warrior kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; RBW 1536. EF, attractive iridescent tone.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.