P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.93 g, 4h). Rome mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 551
Lot: 331. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.93 g, 4h). Rome mint. Veiled head of Concordia right, wearing stephane / The Villa Publica: building consisting of two stories, each with a row of columns, of which the lower are surmounted by arches, the upper by a sloping roof. Crawford 429/2a; Sydenham 901; Didia 1; RBW 1537. Toned with some iridescence, a few light scratches, weakly struck in areas. Good VF.

Ex Wayne G. Damron Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 484, 27 January 2021), lot 679.

Built to house the censor’s records, the Villa Publica was situated on Rome’s Campus Martius, west of the city proper.

Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 11:50:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.