421, Lot: 586. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.68 g, 6h). 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. Near EF, toned, slightly off center.
From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.