88, Lot: 188. Estimate $150. Sold for $99. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.97 gm). Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, trophy over shoulder / Warrior on horseback right, thrusting spear at Gallic warrior who stabs another combatant. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17. Toned VF, scrape on obverse. Unusually heavy for a late denarius.
Ex Lakeview Collection.