P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.81 g, 12h). Rome mint.Triton XXIV Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. 55 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.81 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder; P • FONTEIVS • P • F • CAPITO • III • VIR around / Warrior on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword in right hand and shield in left; to lower left, a second enemy warrior kneeling right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right; (MN) • FO(NT) • TR • MIL around from lower left. Crawford 429/1; Sydenham 900; Fonteia 17; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RBW 1536. Attractively toned with some iridescence, struck from a slightly worn reverse die. EF. |